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Public health strategist position approved 4–1 after debate over merged duties
Summary
The committee approved creation of a public health strategist role by merging the county's epidemiologist and public health educator positions. Supporters said it preserves surveillance and education within budget; one supervisor voted no citing workload concerns.
The St. Croix County committee voted 4–1 to create a new public health strategist position that merges duties of the epidemiologist and the former grant‑funded public health educator.
HR advisor Abby Linstead told the committee the change is designed to preserve essential public health functions while remaining fiscally responsible; she recommended placing the role at grade 24. HHS administrator Bob said the public health field is trending toward generalist roles and…
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