Sangamon County Mental Health Board Under Fire | Springfield News

Sangamon County’s new $14.7 million mental health board is already facing criticism for holding meetings at 3 PM—making it tough for the public to attend—and for rushing ahead without community input. Former commission chair Kelly Hurst warns they’re building the house before asking who wants to live in it. Chair Steve Nardulli admits they may shift to 4 or 4:30 PM, but only slightly, since many attendees are mental health pros who can make the current time work. Still, the board is moving forward: hiring a CEO and legal counsel, and planning grant-writing seminars to help smaller groups access funds. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/0645b1592a1135a0