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Indianapolis Animal Care Services Leadership Faces Scrutiny Amid Calls for Reform
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Overview: The recent Indianapolis City-County Council’s Community Affairs Committee meeting focused on the management and operations of the Indianapolis Animal Care Services (IACS), with numerous community members and volunteers voicing concerns about the leadership under Interim Director Kelly Diamond. Criticisms centered on policies affecting animal welfare, volunteer engagement, and staff morale, highlighting the need for changes in shelter practices.
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Mayor:
Joe Hogsett
City Council, County Council Officials:
Ali Brown, Paul Annee, Derek Cahill, Ron Gibson, Keith Graves, Michael-Paul Hart, Kristin Jones, Vop Osili, Nick Roberts
Joe Hogsett
City Council, County Council Officials:
Ali Brown, Paul Annee, Derek Cahill, Ron Gibson, Keith Graves, Michael-Paul Hart, Kristin Jones, Vop Osili, Nick Roberts
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Meeting Type:
City Council, County Council
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Committee:
Community Affairs Committee
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Meeting Date:
02/19/2025
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Recording Published:
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Duration:
165 Minutes
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Notability Score:
Routine
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State:
Indiana
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County:
Marion County
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Towns:
Beech Grove, Center Township, Clermont, Crows Nest, Decatur Township, Franklin Township, Homecroft, Indianapolis, Lawrence, Lawrence Township, Meridian Hills, North Crows Nest, Perry Township, Pike Township, Rocky Ripple, Southport, Speedway, Spring Hill, Warren Park, Warren Township, Washington Township, Wayne Township, Williams Creek, Wynnedale
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