Barry County commissioners vote to join nationwide insulin lawsuit; one commissioner dissents
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The Barry County Board of Commissioners voted Nov. 26 to adopt Resolution #24-26 to join a nationwide insulin price-related lawsuit. The motion passed 7–1, with Commissioner Mark Doster the lone dissent; discussion preceded the roll-call vote.
Barry County commissioners voted Nov. 26 to adopt Resolution #24-26, authorizing the county to join a nationwide lawsuit concerning insulin pricing.
The motion to adopt the resolution was made by Commissioner Jon Smelker and supported by Commissioner Bob Teunessen. After discussion, the board approved the resolution by roll-call vote: Commissioners Mike Callton, Bruce Campbell, Catherine Getty, David Hatfield, David Jackson, Jon Smelker and Bob Teunessen voted yes; Commissioner Mark Doster voted no. The motion carried by a 7–1 margin.
The resolution was introduced and discussed during the board’s Items for Consideration. Minutes record a discussion before the formal motion; no direct quotes or further details about the county’s legal strategy or counsel instructions are recorded in the minutes. The minutes do not specify which firm (if any) will represent the county in the litigation under this resolution.
This vote adds Barry County to a multi-jurisdictional legal action addressing insulin pricing and related claims. The board’s minutes indicate at least one commissioner objected, but they do not record specific objections or a detailed statement explaining the dissenting vote. The board took no other formal actions related to the lawsuit at the meeting.
The meeting adjourned at 9:43 a.m. with no additional related actions noted.