BOARD OF HEALTH

The Board of Health is comprised of three residents elected to staggered three-year terms. They are given the legal authority to set policies and make regulations to protect the public and environmental health.

 

Some of the Board of Health's responsibilities include:

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• issuing permits and licenses for a wide variety of businesses and activities throughout Canton;

• inspecting all licensed and permitted facilities;

• enforcing applicable state and local regulations and statutes;

• providing a comprehensive public health nursing service to residents;

• investigating all reports of communicable diseases;

• providing information and advice regarding environmental health issues; and

• taking part in regional programs such as mosquito control, tobacco programs, substance use prevention, Narcan training, and used sharp collection.

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For more information visit the Board of Health website. 

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2025 Board of Health candidates

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