CITY BRIEFS

City's K9 will receive protective vest

Valor, the Shelton Police Department's K9, will receive a bullet-and stab-protective vest courtesy of a donation from the nonprofit Vested Interest in K9s.

In a news release, the city states the protective vest will be delivered in eight to 10 weeks. It will be embroidered with the words "In memory of K9 Hobbs, Des Moines, IA - EOW 12/12/23."

Established in 2009, Vested Interest in K9s provides the protective vests and other assistance to dogs of law enforcement and other related agencies in the U.S. The nonprofit has provided 5,400 vests in all 50 states worth $6.9 million, paid by private and corporate donations.

The program is open to dogs who are least 20 months old and are actively employed and certified with law enforcement or related agencies.

The group estimates 30,000 dogs are law enforcement K9s in the country.

Each vest is valued at $1,800 and weighs 4 to 5 pounds. To make a tax-deductible contribution to the program, go to http://www.vik9s.org.

Volunteers sought for comprehensive plan group

The City of Shelton seeks five volunteers to serve on its Comprehensive Plan Steering Committee.

The group will guide the development of the comprehensive plan, which will set a vision for the city's growth during the next several decades. One member will be a volunteer between the ages of 16 and 19.

Volunteers will attend monthly meetings for the next 18 months and diligently read materials provided for review. Applicants have until Dec. 30 to submit an application to Community and Economic Development Director Jae Hill at [email protected]. Include your name, phone number, email address and relevant experience.

The city will select volunteers early next year.

City gets grant for cybersecurity risk

The Shelton City Council on Tuesday gave preliminary approval to accepting a $16,693 grant from the Washington Military Department and the U.S. Department of Homeland Security to perform a cybersecurity risk assessment.

The council can make the acceptance official with a second vote at its Jan. 2 meeting. The grant covers 2023 and 2024.

Council considers arts commission members

Elinor Lindquist, Amy Cooper and Larry Harbaugh are a step closer to new terms on the Shelton Arts Commission.

The Shelton City Council on Tuesday evening gave preliminary approval to reappointment the three and can make the move official at its Jan. 2 regular meeting.

The Shelton Arts Commission will have three openings as of Dec. 31.

All three submitted letters of interest for reappointment. Lindquist and Cooper have served full terms, while Harbaugh is completing an unfilled term through the end of the year.