Peterborough Public Health's Andy Michell Steps Down As Board of Health Chair

Peterborough Public Health (PPH) Board Chair Andy Mitchell is stepping down from his role as a member of the Board of Health after three years of services announced on Thursday.

Dr. Thomas Piggott (left) with Andy Mitchell (right) in from of the PPH office located on 185 King St. Piggott assumed PPH’s medical officer of health role on Dec. 1 last year. Photo courtesy of PPH.

“Andy stepped up to chair our Board during the height of the COVID-19 pandemic response in 2020,” said Dr. Thomas Piggott, Medical Officer of Health, “His leadership through the pandemic and his support for our Board, our Executive and our entire PPH team have been inspiring.”

In 2018, Mitchell joined the Board of Health after being elected as Mayor of Selwyn Township. Since being appointed Board Chair in 2020, he has chaired 32 Board of Health meetings and several committee, working group and internal meetings.

“It has been an honour to serve the public for the past 30 years and to finish my career in public service working with the Staff at Peterborough Public Health,” said Mitchell. “I want to thank the Staff for their dedication and personal sacrifices for the health of our community. Lives have been saved because of the work of public health employees. I would also like to thank my fellow Board members for their advocacy for the health of our community and commitment to public service. And to the community, stay safe, be well and in all things, be kind.”

Councilor Henry Clarke who has served as a Board of Health member and two-time Board chair since 2004 is also stepped down from his role.

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