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Health officer says communicable-disease surveillance budget is limited to $3,800
Summary
Health Officer Amy Kleiber told the board the department receives $3,800 for communicable-disease surveillance and the sanitarian position remains partially staffed while recruitment continues; board members questioned capacity for mass vaccination.
Health Officer Amy Kleiber told the board she has limited funds for communicable-disease surveillance, reporting the department receives $3,800. Board members then questioned whether the department has staffing and logistical capacity for a mass vaccination response if needed.
Deputy Health Officer Emily Olson said the department follows state policy for reportable diseases and described timelines for post-exposure vaccination; the sanitarian position remains part time as Schumacher assists with urgent licensing while interviews continue, with second interviews planned and a hoped-for offer by late March or early April.
