The Monroe County Board of Commissioners voted to appoint Dr. Michael Teague to the Monroe County Health Board following the resignation of Diane Neal.

A commissioner moved the appointment; another commissioner seconded and the motion carried by voice vote, 2‑0. Board members said they would locate and confirm the term dates for the appointment in a follow‑up letter. No other details about Dr. Teague’s term start date or length were provided at the meeting.

Commissioners expressed appreciation that someone agreed to serve and indicated staff will finalize term information and send the official appointment letter.