#  Phyllis M. Daugherty

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**Phyllis M. Daugherty** is a former Los Angeles City employee and a long-time animal welfare advocate. A contributor to *CityWatchLA*, she is known for her investigative reporting on animal shelter operations, misuse of public funds, and the dangers of poorly regulated pet adoption policies. She is a strong proponent of public safety in animal control, advocating for stricter oversight of aggressive dog breeds, especially pit bulls, and for breed-specific legislation.

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