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A RESOLUTION adopting the 2023 work plan for the King County Board of Health.

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                     WHEREAS, Washington state law vests in the King County Board of Health broad authority and responsibility to protect the health of the people of King County through including, but not limited to:  the enactment of rules and regulations, guidelines and recommendations and resolutions to preserve, promote and improve the public health; the prevention and control of contagious diseases; and the establishment of fees for health-related licenses and permits, and

                     WHEREAS, through resolutions the King County Board of Health has adopted annual work programs since 2006 to carry out its responsibilities, and

                     WHEREAS, the priorities set for the King County Board of Health in 2023 include addressing racism as a public health crisis, regional gun violence, overdose prevention and supporting Public Health Seattle & King County’s strategic planning;

                     NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Board of Health of King County:

                     The 2023 King County Board of Health Work Plan, Attachment A to this resolution, is hereby adopted.