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Brookings council authorizes mayor to oppose proposed overlapping "super health district"
Summary
Council approved a motion directing the mayor to sign a letter to state legislators opposing a proposed overlapping "super health district" after staff described a union-backed proposal and noted Bay Area Hospital's reported $50 million debt; the mayor recused from the final vote.
The Brookings City Council on March 24 authorized the mayor to sign a letter to Senator Smith and Representative Boyce opposing a proposed overlapping "super health district" and any enforced redistribution of services, following a staff briefing about a union-backed proposal and possible financial impacts.
City staff described a proposal being circulated by United Food and Commercial Workers, UFCW Local 555, concerning the future of Bay Area Hospital. Staff said Bay Area Hospital is reportedly carrying about…
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