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Public commenters raise concerns about EUPTA governance; Ivan Gable reappointed to regional behavioral health board
Summary
Public comment at the Chippewa County organizational meeting included an allegation about a captain harassing a citizen on the EUPTA board, while Ivan Gable noted his reappointment and others introduced themselves or recommended nominees.
During public comment at the Chippewa County Board’s Jan. 7 organizational meeting, several members of the public spoke about board representation and local concerns. Simon Langdon told commissioners their meetings were professional and raised unspecified problems with the EUP Transportation Authority board; he also alleged that a captain had harassed a citizen. The minutes record the allegation but do not record any response from commissioners or directions for follow-up.
Ivan Gable, identified in the minutes as a member of the Hiawatha Behavior Health board, told commissioners he is up for reappointment; the board later re-appointed Gable to a term expiring March 31, 2028. Krystal Truax, identified as Drummond Island Supervisor, introduced herself to the commission. Matt Keller recommended nominees for the EUPTA board during the public comment period; the board later considered and appointed Jeffrey Middlestead to that board.
The minutes do not provide details about the alleged harassment beyond the public commenter’s summary, and they do not record any investigative steps, responses from the EUPTA board or requests for staff follow-up. The allegation is therefore recorded in the minutes without substantiation or resolution.
Next steps: The minutes show no motion or direction to staff to investigate the harassment allegation; monitoring local reporting or requesting the clerk’s full audio/video record would be appropriate ways to seek more information.
