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Director reports March totals: 26 deaths, rising autopsy costs
Summary
The county health director told the board that March had 26 deaths (13 male, 13 female) and that investigative costs rose after the department performed more autopsies; she also reviewed this month's bills and revenue figures.
The director delivered the monthly report, saying March brought 26 deaths — "13 males, 13 females, 15 cremation, 11 burials" — and noted the department is seeing higher investigative costs because "we've been doing a little more autopsies." Speaker 1 framed the month as "stable" but warned the extra autopsy work increases expenses.
The director also reviewed voucher and billing items for the month and gave an account balance: "We're up at $6,103.43," while noting some line items including AT&T and lab charges. Board members asked clarifying questions about how deaths are classified (natural versus accidental) and were told jurisdictional determinations sometimes shift to neighboring counties.
