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Council reappoints James Michael Bowers to Lincoln‑Lancaster County Board of Health amid public protest over investment ties
Summary
The council voted 6‑1 to reappoint Councilman James Michael Bowers to the Lincoln‑Lancaster County Board of Health for a term ending July 23, 2028. A public commenter criticized city financial relationships with national companies and urged the council to reject the reappointment; council supporters cited Bowers’ experience and integrity.
The Lincoln City Council reappointed Councilman James Michael Bowers July 14 to the Lincoln‑Lancaster County Board of Health for a three‑year term ending July 23, 2028. The roll call vote recorded in the transcript was 6‑1 in favor.
Carrie Kernan, health director for the Lincoln‑Lancaster County Health Department, reviewed the statutory composition of the board (one physician, one dentist, one city council representative, one county commissioner and several public‑spirited citizens) and…
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