HomeMy WebLinkAboutCOM 0717.015 2004-2006 To -County Council
From -Ginger Towle, President, West Hawaii Humane Society
Subject -Hawaii Island Budget Request
Specifically -Salaries
Concerns -When has the police department decided to make H.I.H.S, one of their departments?
The animal control contract is just that...a contract with the county. The police department oversee
the enforcement. Or so I thought!
The past 2 years the police administration has taken it upon themselves to cut the humane society budget
without even calling Josie Morgan the Executive Director. This is rude, unprofessional and uncalled for
behavior.
I was one that possibly was most influential in asking that the police department to take over handling
the animal control contract. The finance department is not a law enforcement agency and had difficulty in
answering complaints regarding animal control problems. It seemed logical, and reasonable, to me that
this would be more appropriately handled and much better by the police department. They would know
the laws and also the need to have professional animal control officers. What if the police paid their
officers $9.50 per hour?
The humane society submits their budget and it is up to the council to make the decision on what is
allocated. Or so I thought?
I would ask that the animal control officers be given even more per hour than Ms. Morgan requested. If
the council needs more info on how she arrived at the final figure of her total salary budget just ask her to
itemize. If the council wants to add requirements for animal control officers just spell them out. Please
remember you get what you pay for!
Contact- Box 2695, Kailua-Kona, Hi. 96745
Ginger -home - 75-5788 Nele Place, Kailua-Kona, Hi. 96740
Phone 320-2051
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