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Health department staff say county office plans unlikely to displace purchased health building; Safe Spots lease ending
Summary
Staff told the Wilkes County Board of Health that the building purchased for the health department remains intended for their use, but space constraints in the new county office building mean final decisions on co-location with DSS await further figures; Safe Spots' lease expiration in 2026 was flagged.
Ms. Rachel Willard told the board that, despite discussions about a new county office building, "any new proposal with what may be happening with the new county office building that is being built does not involve the health department. I have not heard that the building that was bought for the health department is being repurposed." She said staff were asked to meet with county leaders to discuss space needs and that final decisions depend on figures expected from Vannoy.
Willard also reported that Safe Spots' lease is expiring in 2026 and that Safe Spots representatives will inspect the space to plan a timeline for moving. Commissioner Shirley Randleman confirmed there is not enough space in the proposed new county office building for both the health department and the Department of Social Services, and said the recently purchased glass building closed in September and is intended for the health department's renovation and move.
