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 Expires: July 18, 2027
  • Anthony Hodny
    County Commission Member
    Term Expires: January 7, 2030
  • Rebecca Osowski
    City Council Member
    Term Expires: July 31, 2027

  • Allie Gowan
    Citizen Representative
    Term Expires: July 31, 2029
  • Dr. David Bradley
    Citizen Representative
    Term Expires: September 30, 2030

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

Community Advisory Committee

  • Date: 07/23/2026 3:00 PM - 4:30 PM

2027 CDBG AGENDA – MEETING #2

COMMUNITY ADVISORY COMMITTEE

Thursday, July 23, 2026, at 3:00 p.m.

In-Person: City Hall, 2nd Floor Conference Room, 255 N. 4th St., Grand Forks, ND 58203


___  Becca Baumbach, Community Foundation                                                                                              ___  Sara Berg, GF Public Schools                                  

___  Lt. Derik Zimmel, Grand Forks Police Dept.                                                                                             ___  Janell Regimbal, Insight to Solutions

___  Barry Wilfahrt, The Chamber                                                                                                                     ___  Kathryn Kester, Xcel Energy

___  Tammy Knudson, GF Human Service Zone                                                                                             ___  Allyse Dunnigan, NDSU Extension

___  Michelle Rydz, High Plains Fair Housing                                                                                                  ___  Bridget West, ND Health & Human Services

___  Rachel Hafner, ARC Upper Valley                                                                                                             ___  Shaun Havis, Valley Senior Living

___  Tori Johnson, Community Member At-Large                                                                                          ___  Tess Wall, Grand Forks Public Health

___  Angela Salentiny, City Council

 

1. Welcome to Reading & Review Day!

2. 2027 Budget and Process

 2027 Use of Funds  Amount Available  Competitive Grant Requests
 CDBG Competitive Bricks & Mortar Grants  $335,000  $1,039,917
 CDBG Program Administration  $75,000  
 Contingency  $30,000  
 Total 2027 CDBG Funding  $440,000  $1,039,917

 

3. Discussion of Review & Ranking Processes

4. Review of Conflict of Interest & Member Recusal

5.Review Applications & Questions

6. 2027 Schedule

7. Adjourn

 

For information or assistance, please contact Community Development at 746-2661 or visit at 255 N. 4th St. Grand Forks, ND 58203. Hearing Impaired (TDD) number is North Dakota Relay 711. For alternative formats or special accommodations for persons with limited English proficiency or disabilities, please contact Tangee Bouvette, ADA/Section 504 Coordinator at 746-2665, at least 48 hours prior to a meeting. It is the policy of the City of Grand Forks to provide services without regard to race, color, national origin, ancestry, age, sex, familial status, physical handicap or disability. The City is an equal employment/equal housing opportunity agency

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