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Council confirms two appointments to Salt Lake County Board of Health; one vote taken by roll call
Summary
The council appointed Steve Chambers and Scott Brown to at-large positions on the Salt Lake County Board of Health. Chambers was approved by voice vote; Brown’s reappointment was approved following a roll-call vote.
Salt Lake County Council approved two at-large appointments to the county Board of Health on Tuesday.
Steve Chambers, who is employed by Sutter Health and described his experience in health-system operations and access, was approved by a motion and voice vote. Chambers said he and his family live locally; he noted a personal connection to public-health issues because a family member has complex medical needs.
The council also approved the reappointment of Scott Brown to an at-large seat. Brown previously served on the board; the mayor’s office said Brown is a “very engaged” former member. Council members took a roll-call vote before approving the reappointment.
Why it matters: The Board of Health advises county public-health leadership and represents an important link between health-department programming and the broader community. Council members asked new appointees to be prepared for early-morning meeting times and to engage as ambassadors for county public-health services.
Board membership and next steps: The appointees will join other board members for regular board meetings and, as the board’s work continues this year, the council asked staff to track upcoming public-health policy questions and any requests from the board to the council.
