Letters: New leadership will unlock S.J. animal shelter reform
Briefly

The article discusses the need for leadership reform at a San Jose animal shelter, highlighting the author's frustrations with management's resistance to community efforts. Despite attempts to offer assistance for animal behavior issues and improve the shelter's outreach, volunteer efforts faltered. The author emphasizes that the current leadership is inadequate, leading to suffering among the animals. Additionally, the piece touches upon the need for data-driven leadership in local government, supporting the candidacy of Anthony Tordillos for a District 3 council seat as someone who prioritizes specific, actionable goals for the community.
As a certified dog trainer, I offered to help with behavior modification of the more difficult dogs, but my offers for free help were declined.
The animals are suffering under the so-called 'care' of the medical and operations directors, with little adherence to policies that are evidently unclear.
While talking to the community and hearing ideas are good, they need to be put in the form of data: specific, actionable goals that can be measured.
Anthony Tordillos has served our community for a number of years, including holding a leadership position in his District 3 neighborhood.
Read at The Mercury News
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