Board of Health

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1. Composition and Powers

The Board of Health shall consist of five (5) members:  One (1) member of the Grand Forks City Council; one (1) member of the Grand Forks County Board of Commissioners; two (2) members of the public; and the Public Health Officer.  Each member shall be appointed by the Mayor and confirmed by the Grand Forks City Council.  The Board shall have and exercise the power conferred upon it by law. 

  • Dr. Joel Walz
    Health Officer
    Term: 3 years - Expires July 18, 2027
  • Anthony Hodny
    County Representative
    Term: 5 years - Expires January 7, 2030
  • Rebecca Osowski
    City Council Member
    Term: 5 years - Expires July 31, 2027

  • Christine Harsell
    Citizen Representative
    Term: 5 Years - Expires July 31, 2029
  • Dr. David Bradley
    Citizen Representative
    Term: 3 years - Expires September 30, 2030

Tess Wall, Director of Grand Forks Public Health - 701-787-8100

Grand Forks Housing Committee

  • Video Linkhttps://youtu.be/Bcdjg0vUYis

AGENDA

GRAND FORKS HOUSING COMMITTEE

Tuesday, May 26, 2026 – 4:00 p.m.

The HIVE – Boardroom, 375 2nd Ave N, Grand Forks, ND 58203

 

Persons with disabilities who may need assistance should contact the ADA Coordinator at least 24 hours prior to the meeting at 746-2665.

 

___ Dana Sande, chair  (City Council)                  

___ Rebecca Osowski (City Council)

___ Colonel Reynaldo Champion (Grand Forks Air Force Base) 

___ Terry Hanson (GF Housing Authority)   

___ Steve Wasvick (City Planning & Zoning Commission/Trades)

___ Russel Crary (GF Growth Fund/GF Area Association of Realtors President/Developer)

___ Keith Lund (GF Region Economic Development Corporation)

___ Barry Wilfahrt (The Chamber)

___ Jill Proctor (Downtown Development Association)

___ Gon Carlson Greater (Grand Forks Young Professionals )

___ Erica Hovey Greater (Grand Forks Young Professionals )

___ Mark Rustad (Rental Property Management)        

___ Anthony Hodny (Trades)

___ Sadie Hanson (Community Relations Representative for Rep. Julie Fedorchak)

___ Michael Bergeron (Interested Citizen-at-large)      

___ Adrian Cummings (Forx Builders Association, President)

___ Shanna Field (Mortgage Lender)

___ Kevin Ritterman (Developer)

___ Amber Flynn (Realtor)

___ Lisa Rotvold (Red River Regional Council)

___ Michelle Rydz (High Plains Fair Housing

___ Coiya Tompkins (Community Violence Intervention Center)

   

1.         Introductions

 

2.         Housing Overview Presentation (Mark Schill, Praxis Strategy Group)

 

3.         Discussion and next steps

 

4.         Adjourn

 

Supplemental Information:  Blue Ribbon Housing Committee (2013) Final Report

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