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Appointment of Dr. Garth Walker as Commissioner of Public Health

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Clerk's short name: Public Health Commissioner

Record number: A2026-0027119
Type: Appointment; category: Appointments
Status: Final (Approved)
Sponsor: Johnson, Brandon
Committee: Committee on 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

Timeline

Jul 14, 2026: Recommended to Pass, Committee on Health and Human Relations. The matter was recommended to Pass by controlling legislative body.
Jul 15, 2026: Approved, City Council (49 yea, 0 nay), at the City Council meeting. On motion of Alderperson Ramirez, and unsuccessful motion to reconsider by Alderperson Mitchell, the appointment was Approved.

Documents

TRANSMITTAL - HHR - Direct Introduction - Dr. Garth Walker.pdf (Committee Letter)
A2026-0027119 Garth Walker Public Health Commissioner.pdf (Legislation)

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