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Finney County names Katrina Lowry as local health officer; deputy retained
Summary
The Finney County commission adopted Resolution 17-2026 appointing Katrina Lowry as the county’s local health officer and retaining Anna Alex Titus, APRN, as deputy, citing KSA 65‑201 and KSA 65‑202 and noting no fiscal impact.
The Finney County Board of County Commissioners voted to adopt Resolution 17‑2026 appointing Katrina Lowry as the county’s local health officer and to retain Anna Alex Titus, APRN, as deputy health officer.
Lowry, who began serving as Finney County public health director on May 5, 2026, told the board she possesses the qualifications required by Kansas statute. Staff cited Kansas statutes KSA 65‑201 and KSA 65‑202 describing the board’s role as the county board of health and the statutory authority for appointing a local health officer.
Commissioners thanked interim public health staff for recent service and discussed continuity of public‑health leadership. The board convened as the board of health to make the appointment and recorded the motion and roll‑call vote approving the resolution; staff said there is no fiscal impact associated with the appointment.
