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Commissioner O'Dea moves to explore recurring revenue for hospitals after county amends hospital resolution
Summary
Commissioner William O'Dea secured a vote to amend a hospital-related resolution on the agenda and said he will propose a follow-up measure to create a recurring revenue pilot to support hospitals; he cited a reported $20 million annual shortfall and urged options for stable local funding.
Facing concern about hospital finances in Hudson County, commissioners amended an item on the agenda on Oct. 9 and heard a public comment urging Board action to protect local hospitals.
At the meeting, Commissioner William O'Dea moved to amend Agenda Item No. 18 and told colleagues he plans to introduce a more detailed resolution at the next meeting that would explore establishing a recurring local revenue source for hospital assistance — he specifically mentioned the concept of a pilot where apartment developers or owners…
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