Hood agreed that a change was needed at Hi-Tor.
He said the Senate and state Assembly could consider a county request when they return to session. Hood said he was aware the state legislature would soon adjourn for the summer. Speaker of the Legislative Assembly Jay Hood, D-Haverstraw, said he was unsure whether the issue would come up on Wednesday unless more information about the possible takeover and budgeting was provided. “We think that’s a prudent avenue to take. “The minority wants to hear a formalized plan for what Rockland Green would do,” said Rockland Green board member Hofstein. He cited the long history of dysfunction, divisions between volunteers and board members, and the need to care for cats, dogs and other animals in the shelter’s care. Hofstein said he supports a leadership change at Hi-Tor from the all-volunteer board and executive director. He had asked Rockland Green board chairman Howard Phillips to provide more information on costs and plans at an earlier meeting of the Legislative Assembly. The issue could be considered Wednesday night, said GOP Legislative Minority Leader Lon Hofstein. To resume: Hi-Tor animal shelter faces calls for takeover as first city walks out of contract New installation: Rockland is preparing to rebuild an $8.3 million animal sanctuary, but will Hi-Tor still manage it? Hi Tor: Animal shelter president charged with crimes related to facility operations For this to happen, the Rockland County Legislature must send a referral to state lawmakers. The first step is to ask the state legislature to change Rockland Green’s mandate to allow the agency to operate an animal shelter. County Executive Ed Day is represented on the Board. Supervisors are among the officials who make up the Rockland Green Board of Commissioners. They want Rockland Green, which oversees recycling and solid waste management, to be empowered to run the animal shelter or hire people who can. RAMAPO - With financial troubles plaguing the Hi-Tor Animal Center and its chairman of the board facing impeachment, Rockland supervisors and the county executive are considering a change in leadership.
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