{"id":59136,"date":"2025-11-17T19:57:26","date_gmt":"2025-11-18T00:57:26","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/lakelandgazette.info\/news\/?p=59136"},"modified":"2025-11-17T19:57:32","modified_gmt":"2025-11-18T00:57:32","slug":"polk-county-commissioners-meeting-tuesday-november-18th","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/lakelandgazette.info\/news\/2025\/11\/17\/polk-county-commissioners-meeting-tuesday-november-18th\/","title":{"rendered":"Polk County Commissioner\u2019s Meeting Tuesday, November 18th"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

by Animal Defenders of Polk County<\/p>\n\n\n

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Please address one of these items if you intend to speak out on Tuesday, November 18th, at the Commissioner\u2019s Meeting: 9 am <\/p>\n\n\n\n

\"\u203c\ufe0f\" Demand that they move animal control under a separate entity, away from the sheriff, with animal welfare-specific management for a brighter future.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\"\u203c\ufe0f\" Demand that they allow volunteers back into the building to walk, socialize, and promote these animals, empowering a culture of compassion.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\"\u203c\ufe0f\" Demand transparency and accountability of the $5.5 million budget, because every dollar counts in the pursuit of animal welfare.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\"\u203c\ufe0f\" Demand an animal advocacy committee for advice and accountability, guiding us towards a more humane tomorrow.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\"\u203c\ufe0f\" Demand transparency and answers to our public records requests, shining a light on the path to progress.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\"\u203c\ufe0f\" Demand a countywide voucher program for spay\/neuter for owned animals and community cats, transforming lives through kindness. Join us and speak up. You do not need to live in Polk to advocate for what is humane.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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