The Salt Lake County Board of Health will meet on Oct. 1, 2026, to address multiple agenda items, including the proposed 2027 department budget. The meeting is scheduled to begin at 7:30 AM at the County Government Center, N2-800.
During the meeting, Fiscal Manager Patrick Smith is scheduled to present the proposed 2027 department budget and seek board approval. Additionally, Ron Lund, the Environmental Health Division Director, will provide an update regarding Health Regulation #34, which concerns Correctional Institutions and Community Correctional Centers. The Board may consider opening this regulation for a 30-day public comment period and assigning a hearing officer.
Board members have the option to attend the meeting electronically via Webex using phone number 1-213-306-3065, access code 2486 341 4386, and meeting password 1026. Chair Rusty Vetter will oversee the proceedings, which include a call to order and the management of citizen public comments. Public comments are typically limited to 2-3 minutes per person, and individuals must identify themselves when speaking.
The agenda includes several information and action items. Chair Rusty Vetter will provide updates via the Chair’s Report and may ask for volunteers to serve on the Board of Health Strategic Priorities Subcommittee. Executive Director Dorothy Adams will deliver a Director’s Report regarding Health Department activities. Enforcement Coordinator Dan Moore is scheduled to provide an overview of Health Department regulations, including the processes for reviewing and revising them.
Individuals unable to provide comments during the allotted time at the meeting may submit comments to the Board of Health via email at boh@saltlakecounty.gov. The meeting will also include the approval of minutes from the Sept. 3, 2026, Board of Health meeting.
