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Fresno County supervisors confirm public health director, create housing office and set kratom ordinance hearing
Summary
At its Nov. 18 meeting the Fresno County Board of Supervisors confirmed Joe Prado as public health director effective Nov. 24, approved creation of an Office of Housing and Homelessness, held a first hearing on a kratom sales ordinance and proclaimed a Toys for Tots marathon weekend.
The Fresno County Board of Supervisors on Nov. 18 confirmed Joe Prado as the county’s new public health director, approved creation of a county Office of Housing and Homelessness to coordinate homelessness services, held a first hearing on a proposed ordinance to regulate and prohibit kratom sales in unincorporated areas and proclaimed December 2025 as the Toys for Tots marathon weekend.
The board’s action to confirm Joe Prado takes effect Nov. 24. An unidentified speaker said they "look forward to leading the department to ensure public safety, to…
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