Spokane Regional Health District 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.

2008 Board of Health

Representing Spokane County
Commissioner Bonnie Mager
Commissioner Todd Mielke
Commissioner Mark Richard, Vice Chair

Representing City of Spokane
Councilmember Michael Allen
Councilmember Steve Corker
Mayor Mary Verner

Representing City of Spokane Valley
Councilmember Dick Denenny
Councilmember Bill Gothmann

Representing Small Cities
Councilmember David Crump, Chair

Members appointed by Commissioners:
Michael Fisk, DC
Margaret Jones
Charles R. Wolfe, MD

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

Meeting Minutes Archive

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

Executive Secretary to Board of Health
Spokane Regional Health District
1101 W. College Avenue, Room 330
Spokane, WA 99201
Phone: 509-324-1501
Fax: 509-324-1507