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Jeff Davis Parish Gets Free Animal Shelter | Lake Charles News
Jeff Davis Parish is finally getting an animal shelter—thanks to a $300K private donation from local resident William Henning and a federal grant, all without costing taxpayers a dime upfront. The funds will cover startup costs like staff, supplies, vet contracts, and office expenses. While the state mandated the shelter, the parish had been operating without one—until now. The big challenge? Sustaining it long-term. A failed ballot measure last year narrowly missed approval by just 15 votes. This November, voters will be asked to redirect 10% of jail tax surplus—about $330K annually—to fund…
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