Blogger seems not to like my links anymore (I blame Vista).
http://www.oregonlive.com/portland/index.ssf/2009/02/new_fees_suggested_for_animal.html
http://www.wweek.com/wwire/?p=21293
http://www.portlandonline.com/auditor/index.cfm?&a=229546&c=26997
Wednesday, February 11, 2009
Checking in
This venue has been quite for a while. I'm still job hunting and staying active as a volunteer and advocate but it wears one down to be out of work for so long.
The news I've stopped by to share is that the Animal Services Task Force that I have been an active member of for over a year now has completed our task and presented the document that we created at City Hall today. It was well received and now it goes off to the county council tomorrow. We have strong support in both places. I remain hopeful even in this stressful time. I am proud of the work that the task force did.
Two local papers published short pieces:
The Oregonian covers what their reporter heard in council chambers today quoting Commissioner Leonard, "We have a huge problem and it's getting more difficult," Leonard said. "Animals in Portland deserve better than they're getting." http://www.oregonlive.com/portland/index.ssf/2009/02/new_fees_suggested_for_animal.html
The Willamette Weekly spread the word a day early with “City and County Want to Re-brand Pet Licenses to Raise Money for Animal Care”
http://www.wweek.com/wwire/?p=21293#continue and included a link to the document we presented as well http://www.portlandonline.com/auditor/index.cfm?&a=229546&c=26997
The task force represented a number of animal welfare agencies, municipal and private, government departments, and concerned citizens. We were a very diverse group and we did not always agree. Yet no one lost their temper at anyone else, we all remained supportive and we met our goal on time. We focused on that 80% that we all share and reminded each other as need be that we could hash out that last 20% another day. Yes, we can.
The news I've stopped by to share is that the Animal Services Task Force that I have been an active member of for over a year now has completed our task and presented the document that we created at City Hall today. It was well received and now it goes off to the county council tomorrow. We have strong support in both places. I remain hopeful even in this stressful time. I am proud of the work that the task force did.
Two local papers published short pieces:
The Oregonian covers what their reporter heard in council chambers today quoting Commissioner Leonard, "We have a huge problem and it's getting more difficult," Leonard said. "Animals in Portland deserve better than they're getting." http://www.oregonlive.com/portland/index.ssf/2009/02/new_fees_suggested_for_animal.html
The Willamette Weekly spread the word a day early with “City and County Want to Re-brand Pet Licenses to Raise Money for Animal Care”
http://www.wweek.com/wwire/?p=21293#continue and included a link to the document we presented as well http://www.portlandonline.com/auditor/index.cfm?&a=229546&c=26997
The task force represented a number of animal welfare agencies, municipal and private, government departments, and concerned citizens. We were a very diverse group and we did not always agree. Yet no one lost their temper at anyone else, we all remained supportive and we met our goal on time. We focused on that 80% that we all share and reminded each other as need be that we could hash out that last 20% another day. Yes, we can.
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