tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9299655.post4806850778694629693..comments2024-03-29T09:51:12.266-04:00Comments on Lehigh Valley Ramblings: Lehigh Valley Health Department Remains In LimboBernie O'Harehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13756311150988957401noreply@blogger.comBlogger31125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9299655.post-73288823130788412012012-01-12T18:36:07.642-05:002012-01-12T18:36:07.642-05:00June 17, 2009= Best Blog on this subject. ever!June 17, 2009= Best Blog on this subject. ever!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9299655.post-35709206120179151262012-01-11T19:12:46.216-05:002012-01-11T19:12:46.216-05:00Put the think in a sack and beat the crap out of i...Put the think in a sack and beat the crap out of it. The people don't want it. Please go away.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9299655.post-36794806756618181642012-01-10T21:24:06.404-05:002012-01-10T21:24:06.404-05:00JOhn M,
According to Dougherty, they could elect...JOhn M, <br /><br />According to Dougherty, they could elect officers bc there was a quorum of the total. They may not take action w/o a quorum of each body. I admit I did not research the question of reorganization, and will defer to Dougherty on that point.Bernie O'Harehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13756311150988957401noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9299655.post-36240821121133315262012-01-10T20:11:18.644-05:002012-01-10T20:11:18.644-05:00Small minded we think we know everything local yok...Small minded we think we know everything local yokals. If there is a plague or some pandemic or epidemic, can you say Federal CDC? Can you say, maybe the PADOH? No local health department would even be able to handle a major outbreak. But in the meantime, there are some that think we ought to waste taxpayer dollar for some false protection.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9299655.post-20865567620656845882012-01-10T19:36:16.465-05:002012-01-10T19:36:16.465-05:00Have no fear. It will likely take a good ole fash...Have no fear. It will likely take a good ole fashioned plague, toxic chemical attack or bed bugs in Bangor to get this good idea up and running.<br /><br />Until then, DOA.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9299655.post-33690443697854783942012-01-10T18:15:33.234-05:002012-01-10T18:15:33.234-05:00You cannot conduct any business without a quorum. ...You cannot conduct any business without a quorum. What's up with that?JOHN Mnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9299655.post-15316394823365737562012-01-10T18:09:17.910-05:002012-01-10T18:09:17.910-05:00anon 4:21, If the new an improved "Conservati...anon 4:21, If the new an improved "Conservative" Lehigh County commissioners vote for this public job making boondoggle, they will be relieved of duty as quickly as the last "Conservative" was after he allowed a 16% tax increase.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9299655.post-2674545885579457712012-01-10T16:40:40.589-05:002012-01-10T16:40:40.589-05:00We don't want to stop discussions about improv...We don't want to stop discussions about improving health..We want to stop discussions about a bureau the County cannot afford and doesn't really need. In the best of times this would be a questionable venture..Right now, it's just crazy..It's a matter of priorities.. Other Human Service departments are facing shortfalls, thanks to the State..Aging, Children and youth , MH and MR are looking at a bleak future..Let's take care of what we have now before moving in a foolish new direction..Tom Fooleryhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04120861314950524920noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9299655.post-89432990730913193442012-01-10T16:21:05.751-05:002012-01-10T16:21:05.751-05:00Can't help agree that the 4 newly elected Repu...Can't help agree that the 4 newly elected Republicans in Lehigh County spoke against the Lehigh Valley Bi-County in the General election .... It might appear strange that they pull a turn-around and vote funds for the Bi-County Health Department ...Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9299655.post-79475327842629772592012-01-10T16:17:52.199-05:002012-01-10T16:17:52.199-05:00Well said anon 4:12, well said!Well said anon 4:12, well said!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9299655.post-89083214749097288302012-01-10T16:12:28.681-05:002012-01-10T16:12:28.681-05:00In a world where local government is run by Barron...In a world where local government is run by Barrons and Pawlowskis and Callahans, are we really contemplating greater government involvement in something so important? Please.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9299655.post-82105235282020287102012-01-10T15:46:09.295-05:002012-01-10T15:46:09.295-05:00Why do we want to stop discussions around improvin...Why do we want to stop discussions around improving health? Why are so many people threatened by this topic? The conversation around improving health will never stop. It's critical for local government (responsible in many ways for our safety and well-being)to be having this discussion. I think the elected officials are doing a good thing by trying to figure out how to balance improved population health with good fiscal stewardship. Keep the discussion going until we can figure out a way to do this right.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9299655.post-16425876543042484782012-01-10T15:32:54.235-05:002012-01-10T15:32:54.235-05:00Maybe you haven't been reading the paper..It d...Maybe you haven't been reading the paper..It definitely started again..Bad idea..Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9299655.post-53230001248710639342012-01-10T13:57:16.421-05:002012-01-10T13:57:16.421-05:00One does not need to stop something that was not s...One does not need to stop something that was not started.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9299655.post-65323994074841264562012-01-10T12:20:27.375-05:002012-01-10T12:20:27.375-05:00Can't imagine the new Republican body in Lehig...Can't imagine the new Republican body in Lehigh County will support this and McClure and Kraft have , in the past, said they couldn't support this at this time..Along with te three conservative Republicans, itshould die here also. Thank God! So why don't they just kill it already..I am tired of hearing about it..The County taxpayers don't want the damn thing and I'm sure they don't want to pay for it so stop the madness already..Bad, bad idea!!!Tom Fooleryhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04120861314950524920noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9299655.post-35281140182455943352012-01-10T12:08:02.527-05:002012-01-10T12:08:02.527-05:00How much OBAMA/LEHIGHVALLEYCARE can a $ 160 millio...How much OBAMA/LEHIGHVALLEYCARE can a $ 160 million dollar PAWLOWSKI PALACE of SPORT buy?<br /><br />VIKTOR TIKHONOVAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9299655.post-10771610400467420972012-01-10T11:06:28.758-05:002012-01-10T11:06:28.758-05:00We have no money for new misadventures.We have no money for new misadventures.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9299655.post-66777431094791658362012-01-10T10:50:38.869-05:002012-01-10T10:50:38.869-05:00Handing over health care services management to po...Handing over health care services management to politicians who can't master basic tasks (like fixing potholes and making city payrolls without borrowing) is just plain stupid. Cost overruns and waste will be deemed "nice" or "only costing teabaggers a cup of coffee per day."<br /><br />We've all seen this movie and we know how it ends.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9299655.post-77635205579102017312012-01-10T10:45:43.220-05:002012-01-10T10:45:43.220-05:00It is certainly true that hospitals could withdraw...It is certainly true that hospitals could withdraw funding. But without a commitment, this will not pass. With a commitment, it will. <br /><br />There is some movement to put this on the ballot, where I suspect it would pass bc the public will never be informed of the cost.Bernie O'Harehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13756311150988957401noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9299655.post-69154003062423211032012-01-10T10:40:42.761-05:002012-01-10T10:40:42.761-05:00The problem with the hospitals giving to the count...The problem with the hospitals giving to the counties is when they decide to stop giving to the counties. I am sure some will say 'we can write it in the agreement' or 'there can be damages paid'. Bullshit! The hospitals have some of the best lawyers money can buy because the hospitals are flush with cash.<br /><br />They will give a wink and a nod to giving the counties money. People like Comrade Stoffa will use this to again con the county council. Once this beast is up and running the hospitals will take their "contribution" and run.<br /><br />Guess who will be left holding the bag. People do not want this. special interests want this.<br /><br /><br />There is no law preventing the hospitals, the Business Partnership and the Chamber of Commerce from creating a private community health board for the benefit of the Lehigh Valley. Funny how conservative groups love spending taxpayer money on "their" socialist programs. <br /><br />If you want taxpayers to fund this turkey, put it on a ballot. You won't though, will you?Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9299655.post-16276041930787545202012-01-10T10:12:37.771-05:002012-01-10T10:12:37.771-05:00If this is true, then the plug will be pulled. If ...If this is true, then the plug will be pulled. If the hospitals are willing to kick in, the counties likely will support it as well. <br /><br />What boggles my mind is that the LV Health Board made a conscious decision NOT to ask for support, despite being TOLD by several Council members and Comm'rs that this is exactly what is needed.Bernie O'Harehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13756311150988957401noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9299655.post-88600402021561048602012-01-10T10:08:13.317-05:002012-01-10T10:08:13.317-05:00When are they going to get it through their heads ...When are they going to get it through their heads that the hospitals want nothing to do with this thing? If they did, don't you think they would have given money to it ages ago? They don't mind doing the inkind services because they can write them off as "donations" and keep their non-profit status (except for Easton who wouldn't even give a dead horse away). Time to face reality and pull the plug.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9299655.post-59736752816656283232012-01-10T09:49:05.381-05:002012-01-10T09:49:05.381-05:00I say, Big Government sucks and can't manage s...I say, Big Government sucks and can't manage squat.<br /><br />I point to the Post Office as Exhibit A.<br /><br />Let WE THE PEOPLE (i.e., the taxpaying citizenry) decide if this local attempt at OBAMACARE is, in fact, something we want to put up with.ironpigpenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11792492001296361796noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9299655.post-73516098512116071742012-01-10T09:19:28.838-05:002012-01-10T09:19:28.838-05:00I request that the governing bodies of both counti...I request that the governing bodies of both counties put this entire issue to the voters as allowed under state law.<br /><br />The time has come to get out of the shadows on this thing and let the voters decide if they want it via a referendum.<br /><br />The proponents fear that and have tried to slip this around the great unwashed masses of voters.<br /><br />Enough! To the holier than thou elected officials in both counties, stop looking out for my best interest while you buddies have their hands in my wallet.<br /><br />Put this new jobs bill to a vote of the people.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9299655.post-45552035309751232732012-01-10T08:53:51.327-05:002012-01-10T08:53:51.327-05:00The Lehigh Valley Health Department is one of the ...The Lehigh Valley Health Department is one of the dumbest ideas I've ever heard of.<br /><br />How on earth has this county survived over 100 years without a Health Department!<br /><br />(Sarcasm)<br /><br />This huge government mentality is crushing.<br /><br />Colin MonahanAnonymousnoreply@blogger.com