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Johnson County public health director flags licensing fee spike, rising communicable‑disease costs in FY27 budget
Summary
Public Health Director Danielle Pudet Majeski told supervisors the department is proposing a slightly reduced FY27 budget but warned a state licensing-system change could raise per‑license costs drastically and that communicable‑disease follow‑up and TB work are driving costs.
Danielle Pudet Majeski, Johnson County Public Health director, outlined the department’s proposed fiscal 2027 budget and warned supervisors a change in the state licensing system could sharply increase costs for the county’s food‑establishment program.
Majeski told the Board of Supervisors that overall the department’s budget shows a modest net revenue decrease of $6,598 and a slightly reduced expense request, but several structural changes are influencing the numbers. She said the county will lose some federal NACCHO funding for the Medical Reserve Corps and expects transfers of certain septic and non‑routine system responsibilities to state agencies.
The most immediate operational concern, Majeski said,…
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