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Public comments: staff recognitions, nomination, state bill concern, candidate announcement, recorder update

Winona County Board of Commissioners · May 12, 2026
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Summary

During public comments Jill Chaffee recognized public health staff; Amber Pasche nominated Alyssa Passehl for HHS Supervisor; Chasity Serocki spoke on House File 5077; Sara Bertschinger announced a run for House District 20B; Bob Bambeneck updated the board on Recorder’s Office operations.

During the public comment portion of the May 12 meeting, Health and Human Services Director Jill Chaffee recognized Public Health staff Betsy Zeller, Tracy Finnerty and Emergency Preparedness Specialist Jeff Peterson for their service. Social Worker Amber Pasche formally nominated Alyssa Passehl for the position of Health and Human Services Supervisor.

Citizen Chasity Serocki addressed the board regarding House File 5077; the minutes do not record the full content of her remarks. Sara Bertschinger announced her intention to run for the Minnesota House District 20B seat. County Recorder Bob Bambeneck provided an update on Recorder’s Office activities and thanked staff. These items were recorded in the minutes as public comment and did not include board action in the meeting record.