Commissioner receives threats following 'disrespectful' comments
Commissioner Klynt Farmer gives remarks Monday, Aug. 25 regarding public comments made about the county’s animal shelter. Farmer said he has received multiple threats following his comments that “the loudest boos come from the cheapest seats,” and “I'm not in the business of wallowing with the hogs.” Photo by Ashley Chandler/News-Leader
Kylie Champa, former Nassau County Animal Services volunteer was emotional during her public comments at the Monday Aug. 25 Board of County Commissioners meeting. Champa listed the “responsibilities” of the shelter volunteer and said they seldom receive thanks for their work. One of Champa’s primary concerns was over the extreme heat often seen at the shelter when temperatures are hot. Photo by Ashley Chandler/News-Leader
Lexus Harrison speaks at the Monday Aug. 25 Board of County Commissioners meeting. Harrison, who worked with the cats at the shelter, was primarily concerned about the lack of communication and overwork of the staff. Photo by Ashley Chandler/News-Leader
Nassau County Animal Services is still under fire. Current and former volunteers and concerned citizens have flooded several Nassau County social media pages with conversations about the shelter.
Some …