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Residents urge board to demand health department open Fridays
Summary
Residents told the Alger County board the county health office is effectively closed on some weekdays and urged the board to send a formal letter pressing the health department to open at least on Fridays; members discussed directing the executive director to take it to the board and noted a health official will attend next week.
Residents used the public-comment period to press the Alger County Board of Commissioners to demand that the county health department keep its local office open at least on Fridays so residents can access services.
One participant asked that the board send “some kind of a letter or something” because “the door's locked” and staff are not answering local phones. The participant added, “I'd like to demand letter.” The Clerk and other members discussed whether the letter should be addressed to the health department's executive director, noting the director would have to bring the matter to the board. The board also noted that Elizabeth Brooksburg is expected to attend the next meeting to discuss the issue further. No formal motion was recorded; members discussed next steps and agreed to pursue staff follow-up.
