Health Department Advocates New Building

Several new points were made regarding the proposed new Lee County Health Department meeting at the informational meeting Tuesday night at the Keokuk Public Library. Health Department Administrator Julie Schilling spoke on the issue of whether or not the board looked into repurposed buildings before moving forward with the bond.

Matt Pflug and finance manager Tammy Wilson addressed a point that has been brought up at forums stating that the current rent money that is being paid could be budgeted by the board of supervisors for relief on the bond if the referendum is passed. Finally, Schilling explained that the traffic and parking advantages of the new building would make the health department much more available than the current situation at the Kensington.

Julie Schilling did not comment on the current vacation of the Kensington due to air quality issues.