Chair reports Panhandle Health District resignations; interim director appointed

Sep 9, 2026

The chair reported multiple recent resignations at the Panhandle Health District and said the district voted Dr. Thomas Fletcher as interim director; public commenters asked questions about the comprehensive‑plan hearing venue and planning commission cancellations.

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The chair reported that several administrative staff have resigned from the Panhandle Health District in recent weeks and that the district board appointed Dr. Thomas Fletcher as interim director. "There has been a handful of administrative people that have resigned in the last few weeks," the chair said, and the board voted in Dr. Fletcher as interim director while the district determines next steps.

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