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Advisory Committee

Animal Shelter Advisory Committee

The Animal Shelter Advisory Committee (ASAC) provides guidance and advice to all of the animal shelters located within the City of El Paso, and when authorized by an Interlocal Agreement, the County of El Paso or other municipalities located within the County of El Paso. ASAC shall annually prepare and provide written report to the City Council that provides information regarding the performance of the statutorily required duties by the ASAC.

ASAC Strategic Plan – Animal Shelter Advisory Committee 2022-2025 Strategic Plan

 

Who is part of ASAC?

The ASAC shall consist of 11 regular members. Of these 11 members, at least one shall be a licensed veterinarian, a County or City official, a person whose duties include daily operation of an animal shelter, and a representative from animal welfare organization. 

HOW ARE ASAC MEMBERS APPOINTED?
Mayor shall nominate 3 members and each City Council representative shall nominate 1 member to the ASAC. The members are to serve a four-year term.

WHEN ARE ASAC MEETINGS HELD?
Meetings are held on the second Wednesday of every month. All meetings are held virtually at this time.

UPCOMING MEETINGS
Wednesday, February 8 at 6 pm held virtually via Microsoft Teams. For more information, visit Meetings & Agendas.

 

 

ASAC Members

BARBARA M.  CANDELARIA
Appointed by District 6
Term ends 6/22/2018
CELESTE VARELA
Appointed by District 2 
Term ends 6/26/2025
GINA GAGAEN
Appointed by District 7
Term ends 8/16/2021
VACANT
Appointed by District 4 
Term ends 6/26/2023
SANDRA DIFRANCESCO
Appointed by District 3 
Term ends 6/28/2025
VACANT
Appointed by Mayor
Term ends 6/23/2025
KAREN POLANCO
Appointed by District 5
Term ends 6/26/2023
ELVIRA FRIAS
Appointed by District 8 
Term ends 6/27/2022
CHRIS CANALES
Appointed by Mayor
Term ends 6/24/2025
REGINA WAGNER
Appointed by District 1 
Term ends 6/27/2023
DR. PATRICIA RILEY
Appointed by Mayor 
Term ends 6/24/2024

 

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El Paso, TX 79906
(Right across from Ft. Bliss Cemetery)

P: (915) 212-PAWS
F: (915) 212-0324

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