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Health Commission reappointments draw scrutiny as supervisors and public warn of deep budget cuts
Summary
Commission appointees David Sanchez and Catherine Waters defended the Department of Public Health’s priorities as supervisors and community members warned that midyear and upcoming cuts will erode HIV-prevention and other safety-net services.
The Rules Committee heard extended testimony and public comment on reappointments to the Health Commission, with appointee David Sanchez and commissioner Catherine Waters outlining priorities as the Department of Public Health faces midyear reductions and a larger budget shortfall.
David Sanchez told the committee the commission is trying to shield core public-health functions from erosion, but acknowledged that cuts have already affected services. "The commission has accepted the cuts, but with…
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