This is simply part of the dysfunction here in the county. We give huge subsidies to ECMC so we need to have representation at the table. Closed door meetings are a major problem here especially in the legislature.
Who knows what goes on behind closed door meetings? This is where everything is done that ends up screwing the taxpayers. We were supposed to get more openness and transparency with this new government elected to represent us in the county. Where is it?
Poloncarz is absolutely right trying to bring this to the forefront. Thanks Mark.
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Poloncarz Concerned about Lack of County Representation on New Hospital Board
BUFFALO, NY (2007-09-26) A top county official says Erie County should have a seat at the table in the discussions that will lead to a merger between Kaleida Health and the Erie County Medical Center.
County Comptroller Mark Poloncarz says the county provides a multi-million dollar subsidy to ECMC. But he says the 14-member board that was created to oversee the merged entity has no official county representation.
Poloncarz says at the very least a county official should be allowed in the room to monitor discussions. Last week’s first meeting of the governing board was closed to the public and media.
Poloncarz says he hopes there will be no further financial obligation for the county once the governing body determines what the combined entity will look like.
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