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Franklin County reappoints five to Ransom Memorial Hospital board amid calls for fresh voices
Summary
The Franklin County Commission voted 4–1 on Dec. 18 to reappoint five incumbent trustees to the Ransom Memorial Hospital Board after hearing eight applicants; commissioners debated continuity versus adding at least one new member.
The Franklin County Commission on Dec. 18 reappointed five existing members to the Ransom Memorial Hospital (RMH) Board of Trustees after a public round of eight applicants and a brief debate about board composition. The motion to reappoint the incumbents passed 4–1, with Chair Weitemeyer the only dissenting vote.
The commission opened the item by saying applicants could speak and answer questions; eight people sought five slots. Crystal Anderson, a five‑year RMH board member, told commissioners she wants to be “a cheerleader and an advocate for our local community hospital,” and stressed her focus on low‑income…
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