Council creates animal-services ad hoc committee after residents urge public input

Beaufort County Council voted unanimously to create an ad hoc animal services committee that will include four county-appointed members and three representatives from Jasper County. The resolution authorizes the county to select members and to appoint liaisons as needed; the exact member-selection process was left to staff and council to determine.

Public commenter Felice LaMarca urged transparency and robust public input, saying an ad hoc committee should not proceed without clear selection procedures and community involvement. Council members agreed to consider application/selection procedures and the possibility of a staff liaison or council liaison to support the committee.