I posted this at Finding Ulysses, but I ought to have this important resolution here too. It's amazing how the EMS Task Force continues to press ahead towards privatization in spite of this resolution from the town.
Town of Ulysses – Resolution
Whereas, the Ulysses Town Board is concerned that the proposed changes to the Village of Trumansburg’s EMS program are being implemented in a manner with little serious consideration of input from the Town of Ulysses or it’s residents, and
Whereas, the Ulysses Town Board believes that the proposed insurance – only billing plan has not been well enough considered in some aspects that can have serious consequences for equity and ensuring that no one in our community might refuse care or emergency services for fear of the costs, and
Whereas, the community has had little to no input on options to receive EMS that may be more economical or provided in a faster manner, and
Whereas, the Ulysses Town Board also believes that calling the current proposal “insurance only” is deceptive, and the task force process is not open and transparent with minutes taken and made available to the public.
Therefore, be it resolved that the Ulysses Town Board is not in support of the proposed changes to the Trumansburg EMS under the current process.
6/23/2010
