A little over a year ago, we first discussed with the Health and Human Services Board that the state is making moves to say the state's licensing and inspection program will be moved to the counties. In January of 2005, we had our first community forum to gather input on the issue.

Health Officer Hilde Perala

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Basically, we wanted to be proactive. Not wait for a state mandate and all of a sudden we have to scramble.

— Health Officer Hilde Perala

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We've included more definitions, as well as a timeline and just process. If we're going to deny your license or revoke it, there's a specific timeline in place.

— Health Officer Hilde Perala

We made sure to check finances to see if there are enough licenses in place to support the position. We feel good about this. The position will be fully funded through the revenues from the program; it shouldn't cost taxpayers anything.

— Health Officer Hilde Perala

We have to be flexible, so yes.

— Health Officer Hilde Perala

We don't intend on making things more difficult for you. We see it as a partnership; we have to have inspections and licensing, and we inspect you as owners, so we're going to do what we can to get as much input and feedback as possible.

— Health Officer Hilde Perala