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Core Services Report Presentation Erin Moore presented the Core Services report presentation in a Jeopardy game. Questions about public health core services and the program that provides those services. Director/Administrative Officer Report: Preliminary 2026 Budget and Fees Chelsey Loeffers, Director Public Health, stepped to the microphone and noted that the board had received the December 2025 Department updates and highlighted a few items: • Lianne Bradshaw, KCPHD Epidemiologist, is back and working on our regional partnership with this position • Successful annual flu clinic • Processed 68 passports- probably more since the count was asked for • The Sunset Clause for the 1/10 of 1 percent funding was rescinded Ms. Loeffers took a moment to recognize Melissa Schumaier, Environmental Health Specialist III, who is celebrating her 201h anniversary with the county. Her dedication, mentorship, and experience have been appreciated throughout the years here in the department. Jesse Cox also presented his appreciation for her years of service in the department. The Board of County Commissioners presented her with a certificate and thanked her for her years of service at the county. Ms. Loeffers followed up with the Kittitas County Public Health Department 2026 Final Budget Narrative and reviewed her presentation that reviewed the following with the board: • 2026 Department Wide Budget Overview ■ Department Structure • 2026 Division Budgets • 2026 Revenue Detail • 2026 Expense Detail Ms. Loeffers discussed Foundational Public Health Services Funding and potential reduction over the next couple budget seasons. There are no specifics yet to know where those reductions will take place. Ms. Loeffers will be active in conversations and will update the board when more information becomes available. Q23 Financial Report Katie Odiaga reviewed the 3rd Quarter Financial Report: • Jan- Sept 2025 Department fees • Federal Funding • State Funding • Public Health Funding • Interlocal Grants • Misc. Revenue 2026 Topics of Interest Exercise Erin Moore stepped to the podium and discussed the activity she had planned for the board members. Mrs. Moore placed 2026 Public Health Topics on the wall. Board members were instructed to choose 5 topics that they wanted public health to prioritize for the Board of Health Briefs. Mrs. Moore will email absent members to get their input and then report the results at a later date. Other Business Annual Election for the Vice Chair of the Kittitas County Board of Health Danielle Bertschi nominated herself for the Board of Health Vice Chair position. 12.03: Motion to approve Danielle Bertschi as the vice chair Board of Health for 2026 Danielle Birtschi moved to approve herself as the vice chair for the Board of Health. Dede Feddema second. All approved.