Summit County Board of Health to meet every other month beginning February

The Summit County Board of Health met January 12 for a one-hour session that included a closed meeting on personnel matters and a formal announcement that regular meetings will move to every other month beginning February 2026. The public notice listed the meeting time as 4:00–5:00 PM and designated the Summit County Health Department at 650 Round Valley Drive in Park City as the anchor location for in-person attendance.

The vote or procedural action moving the board to a bi-monthly schedule was presented as part of the agenda posted in the official public meeting notice. That posting also provided a clear point of contact for Americans with Disabilities Act accommodations: Jennifer Morrill, reachable at 435-333-1583. The notice served as the county’s formal communication to residents about both scheduling and access for people with mobility, hearing, or other needs.

Because the January 12 agenda included a closed session for personnel, portions of the board’s discussion were not open to the public. Closed personnel sessions are a routine tool for local boards handling staffing and confidential employment matters, but they also reduce the amount of deliberation visible to the public. For Summit County residents who follow public health deliberations closely, the change to an every-other-month cadence and the use of closed session time may affect how promptly the board can respond to emerging issues and how often constituents can bring concerns directly to the table.

Less frequent meetings can streamline board workflow and reduce scheduling burdens for officials, yet they also compress the calendar for public comment, agenda-setting, and oversight. In a county where seasonal population shifts and events in Park City influence public health needs, the move to bimonthly meetings may shift when certain items reach the board and when local health policy decisions are made public.

Practically, residents who want to attend, request accommodations, or follow board business should note the health department address listed in the notice and use the ADA contact number to arrange access. The county’s change takes effect in February 2026; meeting dates and agendas will be published through the county’s official channels going forward.

What this means for Summit County is a slightly longer wait between opportunities for direct public engagement with the board and a need for residents and community groups to time their outreach to align with the new schedule. Watch the county’s announcements for the next posted agenda and use the provided accommodation contact to ensure participation.