Calaveras Extends Public Health Officer Contract Following Some Initial Opposition

Calaveras Extends Public Health Officer Contract Following Some Initial Opposition

San Andreas, CA — The Board of Supervisors in Calaveras County voted to extend an agreement for one year with the county’s Public Health Officer, Dr. Rene Ramirez. Ramirez, who is based in Fresno, was first appointed to the role in 2021. He replaced former Health Officer, Dr. Dean Kelaita, during the COVID pandemic. At this week’s meeting, a one-year contract extension for Dr. Ramirez was on the consent agenda, meaning that it was expected to be…