# Appointment of Dr. Garth Walker as Commissioner of Public Health

Clerk's short name: Public Health Commissioner

- Record number: **A2026-0027119**
- Type: Appointment; category: Appointments
- Status: Final
- Sponsor: Johnson, Brandon
- Committee: [Committee on Health and Human Relations](https://www.chicagopolitics.org/committee/health-and-human-relations)
- Submitted Date: Jul 14, 2026
- Introduction Date: Jul 14, 2026
- Final Action Date: Jul 15, 2026
- Official record: [Office of the City Clerk](https://chicityclerkelms.chicago.gov/Matter/?matterId=17B0910D-AD7F-F111-AB0E-001DD8013458)

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