By Sara Amundson and Kitty Block Last week, Ohioans showed up at the polls to defend a core tenet of democracy that is vitally important to the animal protection movement: the ballot measure. On Issue 1—the proposal to raise the threshold for amending the Constitution of the State of Ohio from 50% to a 60% […]
Ballot initiative would push for change at Summit County Animal Control
A group of dog lovers is circulating a ballot initiative that would change the way the Summit County Animal Control center in Akron operates. Organizers of the effort say they’ve collected more than 10% of the 22,000 valid signatures they need to get the measure on November’s ballot. If they do get enough signatures, and […]
Here’s what to know about the animal shelter tax on March 25 ballot
Ouachita Parish voters will soon be voting to pass a tax to continue the operation of the animal shelter and health unit, as well as construction of a new shelter. A proposed millage that allows the Ouachita Parish Police Jury to levy a 1.75-mil property tax for 10 years for the parish animal shelter and […]
Vote your full ballot for animal protection
By Brad Pyle Our supporters are accustomed to hearing from us at HSLF about federal legislation, policy, and elections, but our work—and our impact for animals—extends far beyond Washington, D.C. We keep a close watch on critical local and state legislation and on politics that may have an impact on animals. And every year, HSLF’s […]
Grand Traverse County Voters Will See Animal Control Millage on November Ballot
One of the items on the ballot in Grand Traverse County will be an operating millage to fund Animal Control. When fully staffed, Animal Control has three officers on duty, and they not only respond to stray dogs complaints, but also assist the Sheriff’s Office, fire departments, and EMS on a regular basis. Supervisor Jamie […]