Tuesday October 23, 2007

Louisville Metro Council
Media Advisory
For Immediate Release        
Media Contacts:    
Stephen Haag, Jr.                                      
574-1204

Louisville, KY – The Louisville Metro Council’s Animal Control Sub-Committee will meet at 4 p.m. tomorrow, Wednesday, October 24 in the Metro Council Chambers (3rd Floor, 601 West Jefferson Street). Sub-committee members will conduct their final informational meeting to review Louisville Metro’s Animal Control Ordinance (passed in December of 2006).

The Animal Control Sub-Committee meeting will include testimony from Ms. Becky J. Reiter, who has 19 years of experience in animal services. Ms. Reiter is currently Chair of the Kentucky Department of Agriculture’s Animal Control Advisory Board. She began her career as an animal control officer for Jefferson County from 1987-1994. Her areas of expertise include: Shelter Management, Animal Control Laws and Enforcement, Animal Behavior, Animal Licensing, and Volunteer Management.

Sponsor:
Kelly Downard (R) 16