Executive/Council Action Form (ECAF)
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Motion 25-491, confirming the appointment of Kim VanPelt as Health Department Director
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DEPARTMENT: Executive
ORIGINATOR: Karen Anderson
EXECUTIVE RECOMMENDATION: Approved by Lacey Harper 10/16/25
PURPOSE: The purpose is to obtain Council confirmation of Kim VanPelt as Health Department Director.
BACKGROUND: Kim VanPelt was selected as Health Department Director after an exhaustive recruitment process. She comes to Snohomish County from Tucson, Arizona, where she served as Deputy Director for Programming and Development at the Pima County Health Department since 2022. Kim brings a wealth of experience overseeing a diverse body of work, building community engagement, and leading the planning and evaluation of strategic goals.
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OTHER DEPARTMENTAL REVIEW/COMMENTS: Reviewed/approved by Finance (Nathan Kennedy 10/16/25)