Senator Michael J. Skindell's Press Release - June 26, 2015
Posted: Fri Jun 26, 2015 11:31 am
From Michael J. Skindell for Lakewood Mayor:
PRESS RELEASE
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE - JUNE 26, 2015
Contact: Michael J. Skindell
Telephone: (216) 798-1035
Congratulations Mayor on the Endorsement; What about Lakewood Hospital?
Lakewood - Friday, June 26, 2015 - State Senator Michael Skindell, candidate for Lakewood Mayor, issued the following statement on the Democratic Club endorsement of the Mayor:
"I congratulate the Mayor on receiving the endorsement of the Democratic Club."
The Mayor was endorsed after receiving the majority of votes of 47 eligible voting members of the Democratic Club in a community of nearly 52,000 people. The Democratic Club endorsement was made in the absence of Senator Michael Skindell, who, at the time, was obligated to be in Columbus to vote on legislation involving the state budget, charter school reform and attacks on municipal home rule powers.
"But Mayor, why are you continuing to negotiate a backroom deal to close Lakewood Hospital?" Senator Skindell asked.
In January 2015, the Mayor delivered to City Council a deal to close Lakewood Hospital engineered for more than a year in secret. The Mayor continues to construct the final details of that deal behind closed doors.
Senator Skindell has been a vocal opponent of the deal to close Lakewood Hospital. Skindell stated:
"I am running for Lakewood Mayor to bring transparency to city government. I will oppose backroom deals that are delivered to the public in a black box. During my entire career in public service I have always fought for open government. I will work to save Lakewood Hospital."
Senator Michael J. Skindell has a distinguished record of service to the citizens of Lakewood. He has served Lakewood a Councilperson-at-Large on Lakewood City Council and as a member of the state legislature.
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