Bishop continues to lead Youngstown health department

Bishop continues to lead Youngstown health department

YOUNGSTOWN

Erin Bishop was re-appointed Youngstown Department of Health administrator and acting health commissioner by a 4-1 vote at a special health board meeting today.

Voting in favor of the motion to re-appoint Bishop were Dr. Douglas D. Lewis, president pro-tem; JoAnn Blunt; Christine Silvestri, and the Rev. Mr. Lewis Macklin. The dissenting vote was cast by Artis Gillam Sr., who said Bishop “is not strong enough.” At least four votes were needed to pass the motion to rehire Bishop.

Bishop said she is “thrilled” with the outcome of the vote which “reaffirms the board’s confidence in me and allows me to continue to serve Youngstown and its residents.”

Bishop’s salary for the dual position remains the same, which is $71,659 a year, according to the city Finance Department.

Other candidates for the position were Felicia Alexander, director of the Youngstown Office of Minority Health, and Dr. Joshua Morton of Niles, field event manager for Health Fitness Corp.