Termination of Public Health Officer Dr. Robert Bernstein
Lake County
Summary
The Board fired the county's top health official in closed session and immediately installed Dr. Anju Goel on an interim basis. Leadership of the county's public health response — from clinics to emergency proclamations — is now in transition.
At a glance
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Last discussed Apr 7, 2026.
Impact analysis
Not stated in the record; an interim appointment and eventual recruitment will carry county personnel costs.
Residents awaiting clarity on who leads county public health going forward.
Dr. Bernstein, who lost his position effective immediately.
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