Cuts to health department severe

In 2003, the Adams County Commissioners voted to terminate their membership in the Adams County Health District. RCW 70.46.085 states the county is responsible to bear expense of providing public health services.

In 2004, the Adams County Health Department was created and became part of the Integrated Health Services, which included community counseling and mental health.

Ownership of the health district office was transferred to the county. The Adams County Commissioners wanted total control of the money and policies providing health services to Adams County residents and by law, opted out of...