Will Lightbourne, a veteran public servant in California, has been appointed as the interim executive director of the state’s mental health commission after the previous director resigned due to conflict of interest allegations. Lightbourne, who has previously served as head of the Department of Social Services and the Department of Health Care Services, aims to make the commission more open and transparent. He will oversee the transition of the commission as it integrates new members and receives funding for mental health initiatives. Lightbourne emphasizes the importance of addressing core needs, such as housing, in mental health initiatives.
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California Official Comes out of Retirement To Lead Troubled Mental Health Commission
