Clovis Commissioners Approve Federal Health Initiative

CDC's National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey to be conducted in Clovis this spring.

Mar. 11, 2026 at 12:00am

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The Clovis city commissioners voted to appoint new members to the Parks, Recreation and Beautification Committee and approved a letter of support for a federal Centers for Disease Control program that will conduct health assessments in the city.

Why it matters

The National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey is an important federal program that collects data on the health and nutritional status of Americans, which helps inform public health policy. Clovis' participation in the survey will provide valuable insights about the community's health.

The details

The commissioners appointed Phil Frazee as the county resident on the Parks, Recreation and Beautification Committee, and Hunter McLemore as the District 2 representative. For the District 1 position, they voted unanimously to appoint Planning and Zoning Administrator Michael Perkins over Clovis Little League Treasurer Vince DiFranco. Commissioners initially expressed some reluctance about supporting the CDC's National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey, but after hearing from program spokesperson Alexa Ortiz, they voted 5-1 to approve a letter of support. The survey will have a Mobile Exam Center at the Clovis Civic Center from May 3 to June 30, conducting in-person interviews, physical exams, and lab tests to monitor health trends.

  • The Clovis city commissioners met on Thursday, March 11, 2026.
  • The CDC's National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey will be conducted at the Clovis Civic Center from May 3 to June 30, 2026.

The players

Phil Frazee

The county resident appointed to the Parks, Recreation and Beautification Committee.

Hunter McLemore

The District 2 representative appointed to the Parks, Recreation and Beautification Committee.

Michael Perkins

The Planning and Zoning Administrator appointed to the District 1 position on the Parks, Recreation and Beautification Committee.

Alexa Ortiz

The spokesperson for the CDC's National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey.

Chris Bryant

A Clovis city commissioner who initially expressed reluctance to support the CDC program.

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What they’re saying

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