Jefferson County commissioners appointed Lauren Steele to the Health and Human Relations Commission on July 18, with the term effective immediately and expiring Dec. 31, 2026.

A commissioner said an existing member had to drop off and that new applications had arrived; the motion to appoint Steele was made and approved by voice vote. No further discussion or qualifications were placed on the record.

Next steps: the county will update commission records to reflect Steele's appointment. No other details about Steele's background were provided during the public meeting.