--- # LA Animal Services Wants Community Input for Strategic Plan Tuesday, Apr 19 **LA Animal Services Wants Community Input for Strategic Plan** *Community meetings to gather feedback and help shape future priorities and goals for the City of LA Department of Animals Services* Los Angeles, CA, April 14, 2016 – The City of Los Angeles Department of Animal Services is collaborating with the Mayor’s office, the Board of Animal Services Commissioners, a professional consultant team and Angelenos to produce a comprehensive strategic plan to continue improving the health, safety and welfare of animals and people in Los Angeles. LA Animal Services invites community stakeholders to attend a meeting to share their thoughts and ideas to help save the lives of more animals and better serve and protect neighborhoods. All input gathered will be compiled to assist with the future priorities and goals for the Department of Animal Services over the next three to five years. Community meetings are being held in Council Districts across the City through the end of May. **Wednesday, April 20, 6 p.m. to 8 p.m.** Council District 3, District Office 19040 Vanowen St., Reseda 91335 **Wednesday, April 27, 6 p.m. to 8 p.m.** Council District 12, Community Service Center 9207 Oakdale Ave., Suite 200, Chatsworth, 91311 **Thursday, April 28, 6 p.m. to 8 p.m.** Council District 13, Sandra Cisneros Campus 1018 Mohawk St., Los Angeles, 90026 **Tuesday, May 3, 6 p.m. to 8 p.m.** Council District 4, Hollywood Field Office 6501 Fountain Ave., Los Angeles, 90028 **Wednesday, May 4, 6 p.m. to 8 p.m.** Council District 2, Studio City Recreation Center 12621 Rye St., Studio City, 91604 **Tuesday, May 10, 6 p.m. to 8 p.m.** Council District 14, Field Office 2130 E. First St., Suite 241, Los Angeles, 90033 **Wednesday, May 11, 6 p.m. to 8 p.m.** Council District 10, District Office 1819 S. Western Ave., Los Angeles, 90066 **Tuesday, May 17, 6 p.m. to 8 p.m**. Council District 8, District Office 8475 S. Vermont Ave., Los Angeles, 90044 **Wednesday, May 18, 6 p.m. to 8 p.m.** Council District 11, Felicia Mahood Senior Center 11338 Santa Monica Blvd., Los Angeles, 90025 **Tuesday. May 31, 6 p.m. to 8 p.m.** Council District 1, Ramona Hall Community Center 4580 N. Figueroa St., Los Angeles, 90065 “The community of Los Angeles is a vital part of our planning process,” said Brenda Barnette, general manager for LA Animal Services. “We represent people who love animals, people who are afraid of animals or those who have had problems with animals. We want to create a Department that is balanced and one that meets the needs of the entire community.” LA Animal Services has also launched an online survey for community members who cannot attend a meeting and want to participate in the strategic planning process. 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