County rejects hospital bonds

Sixth penny tax use suggested

Memorial Hospital of Sweetwater County won’t be building their proposed ambulatory surgery center in the near future.

The Sweetwater County Commissioners voted unanimously against allowing the hospital to apply for revenue bonds it sought to pay for the center, which is estimated to cost approximately $50 million to build. The commissioners heard a presentation from hospital representatives two weeks ago regarding details about the bonds, but declined to act afterward in an attempt to give residents a chance to comment on the proposal.

Yesterday, the gallery was filled with hospital emplo...

 

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