Animal shelter

Criticized the termination of shelter manager Romina Gonzalez, praised her improvements, said the shelter air conditioning was out with dogs overheating, and opposed the meeting time change.

Whelan called for more professionalism and respect in chambers and on social media, praised animal shelter progress under Romina Gonzalez, and asked that the spay/neuter program be opened to the broader community.

Called for low-cost spay/neuter, TNR programs and a full-time vet, noting unincorporated county residents get discounts Hesperians don't.

Coons praised community program manager Romina Gonzalez for her responsiveness and progress on shelter challenges, and asked the council to keep supporting the shelter with resources and staffing.

Thanked the city and shelter manager Romina Gonzalez for transparency about the cat virus outbreak and asked about a spay/neuter program.

Works with high-risk shelter dogs and says Hesperia lacks a certified animal behaviorist, causing stressed herding breeds to be mislabeled aggressive and euthanized; asked the council to act immediately.

Raised concerns about an animal control truck crash with animals reportedly inside, shelter animals not being listed on the website, intake procedures, and access to shelter records; also asked staff to help an owner retrieve a dog named Bain.

Submitted a long list of damaged and unsafe roads from viewers and asked for an update on the animal shelter audit and when a new audit will happen.

Said Parks and Rec is ignoring her records requests, criticized Mayor Bennington and Councilmember Gregg, and asked about reports that Silverwood flooding affected Parks and Rec facilities; also urged action on animal shelter deaths.

Said her neighborhood is still wrecked from flooding, criticized the city manager over the unfixed basin, thanked city employee Tammy for helping neighbors, and demanded shelter access.