Board of Health

The Spokane Regional Health District's Board of Health is the governing body of the Health District, uniting the cities and county in a cooperative effort to oversee all matters pertaining to public health, according to state law (RCW 70.05).

The Board creates and promotes prudent health policy, ensures compliance with all applicable chapters of state law and invites participation by all persons and organizations interested in public health. The Board adopts local ordinances and resolutions and approves budgets.
SRHD Board of Health Bylaws (PDF)

The 12-member Board of Health includes the three Spokane County Commissioners, three City of Spokane Council members, two City of Spokane Valley Council members, one elected official representing the small cities and three citizen representatives.

2010 Board of Health

Representing Spokane County
Commissioner Bonnie Mager
Commissioner Todd Mielke
Commissioner Mark Richard

Representing City of Spokane
Councilmember Steve Corker
Mayor Mary Verner
Councilmember Amber Waldref

Representing City of Spokane Valley
Councilmember Rose Dempsey
Councilmember Bill Gothmann, Chair

Representing Small Cities • City of Liberty Lake
Councilmember David Crump

Members appointed by Commissioners:
Michael Fisk, DC
Bob Lutz, MD, MPH
Susan Norwood, EdD, RN

The Board typically meets on the fourth Thursday of each month at 12:30 p.m.

Meeting Minutes Archive

Video: View the latest Board of Health meeting

All correspondence for Board of Health members should be directed to: