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Board OKs up to 3% increase for District Health Department #2 appropriation
Summary
The Oscoda County Board approved up to a 3% increase in county appropriations to District Health Department #2, effective Oct. 1, 2026, after hearing an annual report from DHD2 Health Officer Denise Bryan. Treasurer Kendall expressed concern about county finances.
The Oscoda County Board of Commissioners voted July 28 to authorize an increase to the county appropriation for District Health Department #2 (DHD2) of up to 3 percent, effective Oct. 1, 2026, and amended the county budget to reflect that authorization. The motion was recorded as 2026-179 and carried on a roll-call vote of 5-0.
Denise Bryan, MPA, Health Officer for District Health Department #2, presented the department's annual report and requested county appropriations to support ongoing public-health services. The formal motion was recorded in the minutes: "A motion to authorize an increase to the appropriation of funds, up to 3%, in conjunction with the approval of the other counties in the District Health Department #2 area effective October 1, 2026, and so amend the budget," moved by Linda Jagiello and seconded by Ted Handrich. The motion carried with Commissioners McCauley, Breaugh, Jagiello, Varner and Handrich voting yes.
Treasurer Kendall, during public matters, thanked the clerk for assistance and later reminded the Board of the county's broader financial position when the health appropriation was discussed. The minutes record Kendall's warning that the county needs to weigh external cost pressures against its own budget constraints. The Board recorded no amendment to the 3% authorization beyond specifying the effective date and coordination with other DHD2 counties.
The Board's action directs the county administrator to amend the 2026-2027 budget as necessary; the minutes do not specify a fiscal dollar amount tied to Oscoda County's share, only the percentage authorization and effective date.
