$10 million is too large of expense for taxpayers

Do We Really Need a White Elephant?

Having worked as an EMT (1983-1991) and staff member at East Adams County Rural Hospital, I can tell you that the idea of floating a $10 million bond on the backs of taxpayers is pure folly. I know, 20 to 25 years ago is a long time, but some things never change.

The front page of the July 3, 2013, issue of the Ritzville Journal says it all, “Hospital Revenue Improving, Not Yet Profitable.” This headline could have been written, 10, 15, or yes, even 25 years ago. Take a gander at the Meeting of the Board of Commissioners dated 27 June 2013. At the end of tha...