Update: County Officials Still Refuse to Address

“Good Afternoon Taylor,

We have received your email and are aware of the concerns you have previously raised regarding Animal Services.

As has been explained, the County cannot discuss confidential personnel matters, employee complaints, disciplinary actions, internal investigations, or other protected employment information. That limitation applies regardless of how often the information is requested.

The County has appropriate processes in place to review concerns involving employee conduct, animal care, and compliance with County policies and applicable law. Those matters are handled internally and, where appropriate, referred to the proper authority. The County will not debate confidential personnel matters by email or through social media.

With respect to the allegations concerning veterinary care at the Animal Shelter, those issues are currently under review by the Maryland State Board of Veterinary Medical Examiners based on the complaint you initiated. Until that review is complete, it is premature for the County to reach conclusions or take action based on those allegations.

If you have genuinely new factual information or documentation that has not already been submitted, you may provide it for review. Repetitive submissions of the same allegations, however, do not require additional response. Any request for public records should be made through the County’s established Maryland Public Information Act process.

Please understand that the County considers these matters addressed to the extent permitted by law and will continue to protect the confidentiality of personnel-related information.

Thank you,

Todd R. Mohn
County Administrator”