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Supervisors appoint Miriam Gallagher, D.O., as deputy medical examiner

Benton County Board of Supervisors · July 29, 2026
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Summary

Benton County approved the appointment of Miriam Gallagher, D.O., as a deputy Benton County medical examiner after a formal request from the county medical examiner; the board voted to appoint her by voice vote.

Benton County supervisors voted to appoint Miriam Gallagher, D.O., as a deputy Benton County medical examiner following a formal request from the current medical examiner.

A supervisor moved to approve the appointment; the motion was seconded and the board recorded ayes and the appointment carried. Board members discussed prior practice of having deputies and investigators and noted the role requires a physician; staff said Dr. Gallagher is a D.O. and will serve as the deputy examiner.

The appointment was approved by unanimous voice vote in the meeting record.