Health - Administration

Members of the Board of Health are appointed by the Mayor for five-year, staggered terms and serve without compensation. The Mayor presides over the board by virtue of his office and serves as the non-voting President of the Board.

The board is charged with the following:

• Determine policy.
• Review all operational data.
• Control expenditures.
• Evaluation of the Health District effectiveness.
• Represent the interest of the community.

Meetings are usually held on the 1st Monday of each month.

Mayor Jamael Tito Brown

President
mayor@youngstownohio.gov

Porfirio Esparra, Jr.

President Pro Tempore (Term ending 3/31/2024)
jose1456@yahoo.com

Marguerite Douglas

Member (Term ending 3/31/2027)
margvoice@aol.com

Barbara Flinn

Member (Term ending 3/31/2028)
bzflinn@ysu.edu

Ardelia McGee

Member (Term ending 3/31/2026)
amcgee1@neo.rr.com

Bryant Youngblood

Member (Term ending 3/31/2025)
youngbloodbl@gmail.com

David M. Davis, M.D.
YCHD Medical Director

The Medical Director advises the Health Commissioner in medical matters concerning health promotion and/or disease prevention. Also, the Medical Director may advise and assist with planning and evaluation of the health programs affecting the health of the residents of the City.