How we treat the vulnerable reflects who we are as a community. That includes animals.

Protecting animals is about safety, accountability, and compassion. Cruelty is often connected to broader patterns of harm, which is why strong enforcement and clear standards matter.

I have always believed that advocacy requires action. Humane treatment must be the standard, and accountability must follow when it is not.

Compassion is leadership.

CM Chiara “Kee Kee” Smith