City appoints interim director of Animal Care Services as search continues for permanent hire

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Michael Shannon will act as interim director while city leaders search for a permanent replacement for Shannon Sims, who stepped down in May.

San Antonio City Manager Erik Walsh on Monday appointed an interim director of the Animal Care Services Department amid the search for a permanent hire.

Shannon, a 22-year employee of the City, had most recently been serving as the director of the Development Services Department, where he oversaw land development, zoning, permitting, building inspections, code enforcement, and graffiti abatement. He also served as an ACS board member for four years.

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