BOARD OF HEALTH MEETINGS FOR 2026 TO BE HELD AT THE DEKALB COUNTY HEALTH DEPARTMENT

January 26th               7:00 p.m.

April 27nd                   7:00 p.m.

July 27nd                     7:00 p.m.

October 26th             7:00 p.m.

Public Speaking at Board of Health Meeting policy, as of October 23, 2023

  • The speaker must submit name and phone number to a Board member no later than two weeks before the meeting.  The speaker must be available for the chairperson to call and vet the topic.
  • A three-minute time limit to speak.
  • The number of speakers will be at the discretion of the chairperson.

2026 Board of Health Roster

Dr Mark Souder, Health Officer

Zach Lightner, Attorney, Advisor to Board

NAME OF BOARD MEMBER PROFESSION /
DESIGNATION		 TERM OF OFFICE APPOINTING BODY
Begin End County Executive County Fiscal Body Mayor
Daniel Schmidt Dentist 1/1/24 12/31/27 X    
Emilio Vazquez Medical Doctor 1/1/26 12/31/29 X    
Justin Clark Public Health 1/1/25 12/31/28 X    
Nicole Schroeder Veterinarian 01/01/25 12/31/28 X
Philip Chase Medical Doctor 1/1/23 12/31/26 X    
Simon Dunn Social Worker 2/18/25 12/31/27 X   X
Thomas VanHorne General Public 01/01/26 12/31/29   X