Letters to the Governor, the Mayor and the L.A. City Council

August 1, 2005

Governor Arnold Schwarzenegger
Office of the Governor
State of California
Sacramento, CA 95814

Dear Governor Schwarzenegger,

At the last general meeting, the Greater Valley Glen Council voted to support the idea of establishing a California Animal Commission.

We, as members of the Council, ask that you appoint an advisory state commission with the purpose of writing proposals and advising localities on how to achieve the "no kill" goal at their public animal shelters. We believe this will benefit both animals and taxpayers.

Please keep us informed as to your decision on this very important matter. Thank you.

Sincerely,

The Greater Valley Glen Council

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September 19, 2005

The Honorable Mayor Antonio Villaraigosa
200 North Spring Street, Suite 303
Los Angeles, CA 90012

Dear Mayor Villaraigosa,

We, the members of the Greater Valley Glen Council, support the idea of establishing a California Animal Commission and ask that you encourage Governor Schwarzenegger to appoint such a commission.

The unpaid Commission, which would be comprised of individuals committed to animal welfare, would act in an advisory capacity to help cities and counties achieve the "no kill" goal at their public animal shelters.

We believe this commission is an important first step towards ending the needless killing of animals in public shelters throughout the state. As the no-kill goal is achieved, fewer animals will end up at public shelters, thereby reducing taxpayer costs. 

California would be the first state to have a commission of this sort, making it a nationwide leader in animal welfare.

I hope we can count on your support on this very important matter. Thank you.

Sincerely,

The Greater Valley Glen Council
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September 19, 2005

The Honorable Wendy Greuel
200 North Spring Street, Suite 475
Los Angeles, CA 90012

Dear City Council member Greuel,

We, the members of the Greater Valley Glen Council, support the idea of establishing a California Animal Commission and ask that you encourage Governor Schwarzenegger to appoint such a commission.

The unpaid Commission, which would be comprised of individuals committed to animal welfare, would act in an advisory capacity to help cities and counties achieve the "no kill" goal at their public animal shelters.

We believe this commission is an important first step towards ending the needless killing of animals in public shelters throughout the state. As the no-kill goal is achieved, fewer animals will end up at public shelters, thereby reducing taxpayer costs. 

California would be the first state to have a commission of this sort, making it a nationwide leader in animal welfare.

I hope we can count on your support on this very important matter. Please encourage the full L.A. City Council to pass a motion supporting this idea.

If you have any questions, feel free to contact Charlotte Laws at (818) 781-5280. Thank you.

Sincerely,

The Greater Valley Glen Council