During its regular meeting on May 10, 2023 the board of the Nehalem Bay Health District expressed its profound sadness over the recent death of Jeff Slamal, the Health District’s chief executive officer.
Jeff, who had held the administrative position with the District since 2017, died suddenly on May 7.
The board expresses its deepest condolences to Vicki, Jeff’s wife, his family and many, many friends.
Jeff informed the board on March 20 of this year that he intended to retire in June at the end of the current fiscal year, and he indicated his desire to work closely with his replacement to ensure a smooth transition.
“Jeff’s decision to retire was accepted with genuine regret, but we certainly recognized and appreciated his strong desire to spend more time with his wife, family and friends, while continuing to enjoy his life as a musician and his role as a member of the board of the Riverbend Players,” said board president Marc C. Johnson. “The tragedy of Jeff’s passing is made even more profound with the realization that he will not enjoy his well-earned retirement after a lifetime of dedicated work and public service.”
Johnson said he was speaking for all health District board members in praising Jeff Slamal’s service to the District and the larger community. Jeff has been a key participant in every aspects of the District’s work for the last six years from the development and execution of a strategic plan, including preparation of a general obligation bond measure focused on local health and senior care to strengthening relationships with the District’s community partners.
“Jeff never met a stranger,” Johnson said. “He was a tremendous ambassador for the District and its mission. He was a ‘get it done’ kind of guy with a great sense of humor who was also tremendously caring and very people focused. As a friend and colleague there was none better.”
