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Thurston County, Washington

Board of Health

In Washington State, there are 35 local health jurisdictions (LHJ's). The Thurston County Public Health & Social Services Department is the local government entity or LHJ serving Thurston County. Local boards of health are described in Washington State law as the governing boards for LHJ's across the state.

The Thurston County Board of Health is comprised of the three currently elected Thurston County Commissioners and four Thurston County community members. The Board of Health oversees efforts to improve the public's health by providing leadership that shapes the Department's approach to public health policies and programs.

Board of Health 

Tye Menser, Chair  Maria Williams, Vice Chair
Gary Edwards, Member Beth Harvey, Member
Carolina Mejia, Member Lynn Nelson, Member
Robin Vazquez, Member  

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