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County board confirms one Mental Health Board appointment, rejects another after concern about campaign social-media post
Stephenson County Board · February 20, 2026
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Summary
Stephenson County Board approved Renata Hepler to the Mental Health Board and rejected the nomination of Diane Yoakum after a board member said a campaign-era social-media post showing her home address raised safety and judgment concerns.
The Stephenson County Board approved the appointment of Renata Hepler to the county Mental Health Board and declined to approve a second nominee, Diane Yoakum, after a board member raised concerns tied to a past campaign social-media post.
The board moved to approve Renata Hepler to the Mental Health Board; the motion passed…
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