Committee on Health, Education, and Housing

Tuesday, June 23, 2015 · 1:00 PM AM · Council Chambers

TL;DR

The Committee on Health, Education, and Housing met to discuss the potential closing of WIC (Women, Infants and Children) locations, with several key officials present to address the issue. Multiple perspectives were shared about the impact of these closures on local communities.

Key Decisions

  • WIC Location Closures Discussed
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Agenda

  1. Call to Order

    Chair Person Woolridge called the meeting to order at 1:02 p.m. and introduced the members and non-members that were present. A quorum was established.

  2. Roll Call
  3. Special Discussion
  4. ID 15-569 Dr. Sarah Moyer and State Representative Tom Burch - The Closing of WIC Locations (Women, Infants and Children)
    Discussion Item

    In addition to Dr. Sarah Moyer and State Representative Tom Burch, Jennifer Bowman, Louisville Metro Public Health and Wellness, Annette Darnell, Neighborhood Place South Central Community Council and State Senator Perry B. Clark spoke to this item.

  5. Adjournment

    Without objection the meeting adjourned at 2:01 p.m.

  6. Clerk

    H. Stephen Ott, CKMC

  7. Supporting Staff

    Eric Graninger, Jefferson County Attorney's Office

  8. Non-Committee Members

    Council Member Bill Hollander (D-9)