In 2009 the Public Health Advisory Council (PHAC) was established by Resolution 09-20 of the Board of Health. The purpose of the PHAC is to convene community partners to provide periodic advice to the Health District and Board of Health and to make recommendations relevant to improving the health of the citizens of Snohomish County. Members are appointed to the Council for staggered three-year terms and serve without compensation. Members are appointed by the Chair of the Board and confirmed by the full Board of Health.
Nine community-sector terms expired at the end of June 2021. Typically, re-appointment following a term expiration would be for three years. However, HB 1152 signed into law in May 2021, requires changes to the PHAC membership and the charter. To allow for planning and implementation of HB 1152, we are suggesting a 6-month extension of their previous appointments though December 2021. Not all previously appointed members are wishing to seek this extension as reflected in the table below.
Six members are seeking an extension, and three sectors will be unfilled. Of these nine sectors, current and proposed members are:
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Community Sector
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Current Member
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Proposed Member
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Early Childhood Development
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Open
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Unfilled
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Hospitals
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Lisa George
Sr. Dir. Quality & Medical Staff Svcs
Providence
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Same
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Human Services Organizations
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Frank Busichio, Board Member
Interfaith Shelter
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Same
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Law Enforcement
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Robert Goetz, Lieutenant Operations
Everett Police Department
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Same
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Philanthropy/Funders
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Karri Matau, Executive Director
Community Foundation of Snohomish County
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Same
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Septic System Specialists
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Brent Hackney, President
Brent Hackney Designs
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Unfilled
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Tribes
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Kara Briggs,
Tulalip Community Health Department
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Same
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United Way
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Open
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Unfilled
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Water Utilities
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Jeff Clarke, Commissioner
Mukilteo Water & Wastewater District
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Same
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Chair Stephanie Wright has extended the appointed of four Public Health Advisory Council members for 6-months (though December 2021) and requests Board of Health confirmation.