This Committee advises and makes recommendations to the Board of County Commissioners and the Hillsborough County Pet Resources Department on issues concerning the long range plans, general policies, shelter programs and services in the County. Additionally, it advises the BOCC and county administration regarding revisions to the Animal Ordinance, animal related resolutions, and policies concerning companion animals in Hillsborough County.
Membership:
The membership of this Committee shall be comprised of ten members appointed as follows:
- Hillsborough County Commissioners - 1 member each
- Hillsborough County Veterinarian Medical Society - 2 members
- Humane Society of Tampa Bay Board of Directors - 1 member
Terms:
Members shall serve four year terms. Members may not serve more than two full consecutive terms.
Authority:
BOCC Resolution 95-259, 96-199, 97-017, and 03-013.
Meetings:
Monthly, 4th Wednesday, 6:30 PM
County Center, 26th Floor, Conference Rooms A & B
601 E. Kennedy Blvd
Tampa, FL
Contact:
Gisela "Gg" Tames
Administrative Specialist
Pet Resources
440 Falkenburg Road
Tampa, FL 33619
Phone: (813) 612-5385
AAC Agendas, Meeting Videos & Captioning
Members:
| Member | Position / Appointed By | Dates of Service |
|---|---|---|
| Ms. Jillian Arambula | Commissioner Sandra Murman | 01/25/2019- 11/30/2020 |
| Ms. Elizabeth Calleja | Commissioner Kimberly Overman | 01/14/2019- 12/31/2022 |
| Dr. Robert Chambliss |
HC Veterinary Medical Society | 04/05/2017- 04/05/2021 |
| Ms. Wendy DePaul | Commissioner Pat Kemp |
02/02/2015- 12/31/2020* |
| Ms. Vivienne Handy | Commissioner Mariella Smith | 02/14/2019- 12/31/2022 |
| Dr. Hansel Leavengood | HC Veterinary Medical Society | 07/19/2017 12/31/2019 |
| Ms. Mina Morgan | Commissioner Ken Hagan | 02/11/2016- 12/31/2019 |
| Ms. Joanne O'Brien | Commissioner Lesley "Les" Miller, Jr. | 04/05/2018- 12/31/2020 |
| Mr. Lon Savini | Humane Society of Tampa Bay | 04/08/2018- 12/31/2022* |
| Ms. Judith Seltrecht | Commissioner Stacy R. White | 09/14/2016- 12/31/2022* |
*Reappointed