Broadlands Hospital

[Brassy]

Um how can you see that? I'm in the dark here.

[afgm]

Well, I visit those dark sausage making environments. I didn't think it was appropriate to link to them.

[Mr. Linux]

Originally Posted by afgm

Well, I visit those dark sausage making environments. I didn't think it was appropriate to link to them.

AFGM, PM me some links to look at please and I'll see what I can do.

Thanks.

[Buffettbassman]

You know... the public can also petition the FTC regarding Inova's business practices.

Inova's not out of the woods, boys and girls. And they don't have a great track record with the FTC for thier business practices. Can anyone say "restraint of trade"???

I knew you could.

[boomertsfx]

Yes, because HCA has never had any questionable business practices, right? c'mon now =)

[T8erman]

Originally Posted by lilpea

I am sure Fairfax will be oh so happy to approve HCA's request to add the BRMC 164 hospital beds to their Reston Hospital.

Supervisor Waters, congrats driving yet another business into Fairfax County. You should step down as the Chair of the EDC, at your helm you have driven more business out of Loudoun.

Pretty sure that Reston has ZIPPY room to grow after their expansion a few years back.

[msflynn]

Originally Posted by T8erman

Pretty sure that Reston has ZIPPY room to grow after their expansion a few years back.

They must have some as that is where HCA just announced they will be moving the 164 beds intended for BRMC.

Once again Loudoun county losing jobs and taxes to Fairfax.
I really hope the BOS will at least take a few more weeks to hear what the FTC says. After 7 years a few weeks is nothing. If in their minds they really did make the right decision nothing the FTC says will change it but I would rather them have all the information before making such a big decision.

Staci

[cmbm]

FYI

Here is the email that I received from Susan Buckley. It appears that the Board of Supervisors is looking for input on what to do with the budget since they are going to have to cut jobs and raise taxes.


February 12, 2009

Dear neighbor,

This week, the Board of Supervisors got its first detailed look at the county budget (details online at www.loudoun.gov/budget). The continuing economic uncertainty means that the demand for county services is increasing, even as the county’s funds are shrinking. Finding the right balance between service needs and affordability will be a tremendous challenge for all of us this year.

The proposed principals underlying the budget protect core public safety services, health and welfare programs, while looking for efficiencies, delaying capital projects, freezing county employees’ pay, increasing employees’ health care costs and eliminating 114 full-time positions. New user fees would be added. FY10’s proposed budget is $151 million less than this year.

In addition to the scenario with no increase in locally tax-funded spending, the Supervisors had asked the County Administrator to bring the Board a draft budget with three other options and the implications of each:
• A 5 percent decrease from this year’s county general fund and school fund spending
• A 10 percent decrease from this year’s county general fund and school fund spending
• A 15 percent decrease from this year’s county general fund and school fund spending
The School Board has directed the Superintendent to provide budget scenarios needed to meet the zero, 5, 10 and 15 percent reductions as well.

In the “no increase” scenario, tax bills actually go down a little. The current $1.14 tax rate would go up to $1.29, but the average tax bill - which is based on lower home values - would drop an average of 3 percent.

If the board decides it’s unavoidable to decrease spending further, more severe cuts in services would result, such as curtailing library and animal shelter hours, eliminating more programs and positions. No one wants to take that path. But that is what Supervisors are considering as we look at the economic crisis.

How do we balance those competing needs? What programs get cut? How do the schools – which comprise 72 percent of our budget – continue to provide an excellent education with less money, even as the number of students grows? Which cuts have the least impact?

That’s where you come in. You’ve heard me say it before, but it’s truer now than ever before. We have to work together to set spending priorities. No doubt you are feeling the economic pressure in your life, just as the county is feeling the pinch on a larger scale.

While the county’s relatively low unemployment rate, continued job growth, diverse economy and high quality schools continue to be positive trends for the future, right now we have to make tough choices.

I need your input to help shape next year’s budget. Please e-mail me at susan.buckley@loudoun.gov to share your thoughts. To participate in person, the following meeting schedule outlines the dates of upcoming public hearings. To reserve a speaking slot, call 703-777-0204.
• Feb. 25: Public Hearing at 6 p.m. at the Government Center.
• Feb. 26: Public Hearing at 3:30 p.m. at the Government Center, resuming at 6:30 p.m. if needed.
• Feb. 28: Public Hearing at 10 a.m.- noon and 12:30-2:30 p.m. at the School Board Administration Building/Board Room.
Together, we can make the best of a challenging situation and set priorities for our spending. Thank you for listening and being an active participant in our county government. Please feel free contact my office if there’s anything we can do to help.

Sincerely,

Susan Klimek Buckley
Vice Chair, Loudoun County Board of Supervisors
Sugarland Run District
703-771-5033

[Mr. Linux]

CMBM, not sure but what does this have to do with the current hospital discussion?

[lilpea]

but this has eveything to do with the thread.

http://www.leesburg2day.com/articles...ston021309.txt