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Public commenters challenge county child‑welfare expert appointment as board approves consent calendar
Summary
Public commenters raised concerns about a contracted expert witness (Rich England) used in child‑welfare cases and urged greater tribal consultation and transparency; the board approved the consent calendar — which included the appointment — by a 4–0 vote.
During general public comment before the consent calendar, multiple speakers urged the board to reconsider a planned appointment tied to Indian Child Welfare Act (ICWA) representation and to increase tribal consultation and transparency.
What commenters said: Ken Slawowski told the board staff had not returned with alternatives after the boards earlier direction and read an email from a community member that said staff did not reach out to tribes…
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