Commissioner urges county-based EMS; council asks for cost comparison
Commissioner Jason Sharp said a county-based EMS system would be the best long-term option for Floyd County and emphasized clinical oversight and budget control; Councilmember Denise Konkle asked for a cost comparison and noted statutory limits on fire/EMS tax rates.
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Commissioner Jason Sharp told the joint meeting that the EMS subcommittee concluded a county-based EMS system is the best long-term approach for Floyd County, saying the county should "take charge" to ensure clinical excellence and budget oversight. He contrasted that with private providers, praising Ameripro's work but urging county control for oversight.
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