Board of Health

Regular Meetings

  • 1st Tuesday of every other month
  • Health Department
    915 Greensboro Street
    Lexington, NC 27292

Agendas & Minutes

Agendas are available prior to the meetings. Minutes are available following approval.

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Members

Member Position Initial Appointment /Sworn-In Date
Present Term Expires
Maximum Term Date
Ms. Tammy Troublefield, Chair
Public Citizen
May 3, 2016
May 3, 2025
May 3, 2025
Dr. Terry Ellington, Vice-Chair
Optometrist July 7, 2020 July 7, 2023 July 7, 2029
Ms. Jana Andrews
Pharmacist May 6, 2014
May 6, 2023
May 6, 2023
Dr. Roy D. Cope Jr.
Veterinarian May 12, 2015
May 12, 2024
May 12, 2024
Ms. Datra Delk-Patrick Registered Nurse
Nov 3, 2020 Nov 3, 2023 Nov 3, 2029
Ms. Lillian Koontz
Health Director
N/A N/A N/A
Ms. Rebecca Simmons
Public Citizen
May 12, 2015
May 12, 2024
May 12, 2024
Dr. Tom Smith
Dentist Nov 3, 2020
Nov 3, 2023
Nov 3, 2029
Mr. Dale Swicegood
Professional Engineer
May 12, 2015
May 12, 2024
May 12, 2024
Mr. James Shores
Commissioner January 3, 2023 N/A N/A
Dr. David R. Williams Jr.
Physician September 13, 2016
September 13, 2025
September 13, 2025
Mr. Tobin Shepherd Public Citizen May 6, 2014 May 6, 2023 May 6, 2023

Member Details

  • Number of members: 11
  • Compensation: $25 for Chairman, $20 for other members
  • Length of term: 3 years
  • Appointing authority: Board of Commissioners