Animal Services Advisory Committee

Meetings

  • At least three times per calendar year

Board Members 

  • Position No. 1 - Dr. Mark Pirrung, DVM (Licensed Veterinarian)
  • Position No. 2 - Maria Martinez (A County or Municipal Official)
  • Position No. 3 - Vacant (Responsible for Daily Operation of an Animal Shelter)
  • Position No. 4 - Patti Dawson (Representative of Animal Rescue Organization)
  • Position No. 5 - MaryAnne Chiarelli (Representative of Animal Rescue Organization)
  • Position No. 6 - Whitney Miranda (Qualified Mesquite Voter and Resident)
  • Position No. 7 - Vacant (Qualified Mesquite Voter and Resident)
  • Position No. 8 - Karen "Chris" Swain (Qualified Mesquite Voter and Resident)
  • Position No. 9 - Karen McLeod-Ellis (Qualified Mesquite Voter and Resident)
Mesquite Animal Shelter

Roles and Responsibilities

The Animal Services Advisory Committee is a nine-member advisory board established to:

  • Review operations of the City Animal Shelter
  • Provide guidance to the Animal Control Division in complying with all provisions of the Health and Safety Code
  • Perform other duties as may be assigned by the City Council

If you are interested in serving on this board, you may apply now or contact the City Secretary’s Office at 972-216-6244 for further information.

For More Information

If you have any questions, please contact Maria Martinez, Director of Neighborhood Services, at 972-216-8193.