The mayor is defending Boulder City's initial decision to drop the case against the former animal control supervisor accused of improperly euthanizing more than 100 animals, saying she was licensed to kill.
Mary Jo Frazier had the authority to put down animals without veterinarian oversight through the Nevada State Board of Veterinary Medical Examiners and the state's Board of Pharmacy. She is also registered with the federal Drug Enforcement Administration to administer the controlled substances used to euthanize animals at the city shelter.
All three agencies said Monday that Frazier has no disciplinary record.
The city under scrutiny last week said it would take action after it was discovered that the police chief decided against criminal charges that were recommended in April.