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Commissioners move to place 0.9‑mill Richland Public Health levy on November ballot
Summary
The Richland County Board of Commissioners approved a second resolution to place a 0.9‑mill renewal levy for Richland Public Health on the November 2025 ballot. Health officials said the levy, on a 10‑year cycle, helps replace declining federal funds; staff estimated the net annual yield at about $2.08 million.
The Richland County Board of Commissioners on July 29 approved a second resolution to place a 0.9‑mill renewal levy for Richland Public Health on the November 2025 ballot.
Health Commissioner Dr. Julie Chaya said the 0.9‑mill levy is on a 10‑year cycle and is being renewed to maintain local public‑health services as federal and state funding opportunities shrink. “Weare here to present on our 0.9 mil levy,” Chaya said during the meeting.
The health department explained the county already renewed a separate 0.5‑mill levy in 2023 and wants the 0.9‑mill to be renewed on the same 10‑year schedule. David Nelson, administrative coordinator at Richland Public Health, gave an estimate of the levyrenewal2,077,881 as the estimated net yield for the renewal.
Commissioners approved the required second resolution and recorded unanimous assent. The board recorded both commissioners voting yes, and the clerk recorded the motion to place the measure on the November 2025 ballot.
Chaya and county officials said the levy revenue helps keep local public‑health service fees low, supports permit and licensing work, and provides a stable revenue source alongside diminishing federal grants. The health department also invited commissioners and the public to upcoming outreach events and said further announcements would follow.
The commissioners included the levy motion on the consent agenda alongside routine financial approvals and personnel items; the meeting adjourned after public comment and other business.
The resolution approved July 29 is the procedural second resolution required to put a renewal levy before voters; detailed ballot language, projected taxpayer cost per $100,000 of assessed value and the final certified revenue figure will be determined during the certification and ballot‑preparation process.
