Episode 16: News Grab Bag w/ Noah Woods & Katie Forte

For this week’s news grab bag, we are joined by Noah Woods and Katie Forte to discuss a local, national, and international current events.

CALL TO ACTION: SUPPORT ANIMAL CONTROL

In this episode, we discuss the recent additional requests from Harrison County Animal Control and the council’s reluctance to fully fund its operation. Harrison County Animal Control provides essential services to this county and due to lack of funding, they have been forced to close on Saturdays and are unable to keep employees. We feel that this department needs major support from the community. The council will soon begin constructing the 2022 county budget and Harrison County Animal Control MUST be made a priority. According to councilmember Jennie Capelle, the council is

“not giving you the resources you need…we either need to shut it down and not have it, or fund it like it needs to be funded.”

If you also feel passionate about this issue, we encourage you to email the county council ASAP. We suggest emailing the council member that represents your district plus the three at-large members (find out who they are right here).

If you need a prompt email, feel free to copy and paste:

Dear (County Councilmember who represents you),

I am a concerned resident of Harrison County and want to express my support for Harrison County Animal Control. It is a vital department within the county government and it deserves more resources in the 2022 budget. I agree with council member Jennie Capelle that the council has not been giving it adequate funding (mentioned in the May 24, 2021 council meeting). When constructing the annual budget for 2022, I ask you to please make animal control a priority.

Thank you,

(your name)