Since 2006, Larry Tucker has served on the Animal Advisory Commission, and after years of advocating for the animals of Austin, the July 9 meeting was his last. Although they were sad to see him go, his fellow commissioners commended his productive 11-year tenure. “He was here when we effectively got rid of the sale of puppy mill dogs in Austin,” said Chair David Lundstedt. “He was involved in the … ban that really helped put the Ringling Brothers out of business.” Lundstedt noted that if Tucker’s replacement wasn’t so well-qualified to step into the newly vacated seat, “I would probably be crying right now.” Ryan Clinton will fill the vacancy and will serve a two-year term, effective July 1. Clinton is an attorney and founded FixAustin.org, an animal-advocacy organization aimed at making Austin a “no kill” community. Lundstedt wished Tucker well with the parting words, “The entire community is in your debt, and especially the animals in the community.”
Larry Tucker is leaving the Animal Advisory Commission
