Animal Welfare Commission

The commission is comprised of five members. It recommends policies, principles, standards, and regulations for the control and humane treatment of all animals in the City. It also receives complaints of alleged animal abuse and animal control violations and hears appeals.

The Commission meets monthly for meetings and as needed for hearings. Access meeting notices, minutes, and annual reports from the commission.

Members of the Commission

Mayoral appointees:

• Christina Gerkin
• Becky Kaiser

Common Council Appointees:

• Dr. Mariah Covey
• Alicia Flores
• Karl Hopkins

Contact Information:

City of South Bend Legal Department
Attn: Animal Welfare Commission
215 S. Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Blvd. Suite 600
South Bend, IN 46601
animalwelfare@southbendin.gov / fax: (574) 235-7670