A year ago Renton Council was voting on an ordinance making it illegal for puppy retailers in Renton to sell puppies obtained from puppy mills. But Council Member Kim-Khanh Van spoke against the council’s action, and then voted “no” on advancing the puppy-mill ordinance to second and final reading. In her comments, Council Member Van indicated she was swayed in part by testimony give by Paula Sardinas, who is president and CEO of a lobbying firm that was advocating for Puppyland. Ms. Sardinas recently gave Council Member Van a $500 donation toward her 2023 reelection campaign.