Board of Health backs reappointments, nominates local dentist to advisory seat

The Davis County Board of Health moved to recommend reappointment of two members whose terms expire at the end of May and nominated a local dentist to fill its clinician seat.

Brian (department staff) told the board that the executive nominations committee unanimously recommended extending the terms of Rich Swanson and Dr. Alexander and that letters prepared for the county commission would be submitted for formal appointment. "I have spoke with both of them," Brian said, adding that both were willing to serve another term.

Board members then presented a dentist nomination: Dr. Steven Christiansen of Layton, described by colleagues as a volunteer dentist who has provided free clinic days for patients in need. Board members praised his clinical volunteer work and recommended forwarding his appointment to the commission. A motion to approve the reappointments and the dentist nomination was made and approved by voice vote; the board will submit the prepared letters to the commission for final action.

The board did not record individual roll‑call votes in the transcript; actions were taken by voice motion and unanimous consent as reflected in the meeting minutes. Next procedural steps: letters will be signed and forwarded to the county commission for formal appointment.