Community calls on city for communication in search for ACS directors seat [Video]

SAN ANTONIO – The search is still ongoing to fill the director’s seat at Animal Care Services.

A spokesperson for the city said that after more than 70 people applied for the job, interviews narrowed the search down to the single digits. As of Friday night, the city said the process is still ongoing, and no timeline has been released on when this decision will be finalized.

Community members like Beatrice De Los Santos say big expectations are in store for the city’s new hire.

“I think a good leader is listening to the community,” De Los Santos said. “Nobody wants to be at risk of this anymore. It’s got to stop.”

Her husband, Max, had his legs amputated after suffering from a dangerous dog attack last summer.

“It was the hardest thing that any person can go through,” De Los Santos said. “It’s time to do something different.”

The city said panelists, including city executives, ACS Advisory Board members …