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Osceola County supervisors elect Jerry Helmers chair, select Jeff Loring as vice chair; approve wellness program and HCBS home
Summary
At their organizational meeting, Osceola County supervisors elected Jerry Helmers chair and selected Jeff Loring as vice chair, approved a wellness program officials said saved $41,779.50, confirmed committee assignments and formalized oversight for a five‑bed HCBS home at 509 Elm Drive.
Jerry Helmers was elected chair and the board selected Jeff Loring as vice chair during Osceola County supervisors’ organizational meeting. Members approved the agenda and minutes, confirmed committee appointments and endorsed a county wellness program that officials said produced a five‑percent insurance discount and saved "$41,779.50 by participating and having employees participate," according to a board member.
The leadership changes were moved and seconded from the floor. Speaker 2 moved to elect "Jerry Helmers" as chair and DeBoer voiced support; the motion passed with members signaling "aye." A subsequent motion named Jeff Loring as vice chair; one line in the transcript also renders that name as "Jeff Martin," and the board recorded approval by voice vote.
The board voted to…
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