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Clinton City Council Shoots Down DJWH Board Appointments

In a surprising decision Monday evening, a majority vote shot down two appointments to the Dr. John Warner Hospital Board that Clinton Mayor Carolyn Peters brought before the Council.

Originally three appointments were going to be made however, because Gloria Stauffer did not live within the city limits of Clinton, she was not eligible to be appointed. The two appointments were then Karren Osborne and Brian Ennis.

Each Council member took a turn to voice their opinions or concerns over the appointments. Commissioner Jerry Milton voiced concerns over remaining Board members. He felt discussion should be tabled until the futures of current members are established.

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Commissioner John Wise felt more information needed to be brought forward on the current status of the Board, why members are not returning and information on concerns that have been brought forth from those within the community.

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The two appointments were to fill the spots of Julie North and Harold Weinberg. Commissioner Tom Edmunds stated he would like to see appointments be made to get those positions filled while there are still members of the Board with seniority. He feels the situation involving Randy Workman not being reappointed needs to be set aside, as it is a completely separate issue.

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Because of concerncs voiced by citizens, Commissioner Nan Crang too stated her opposition to any appointments until more information was brought forward.

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Randy Workman also sent letters to each of the Commissioners addressing his concerns over the Board current fragile state and the situation the hospital is in.

The no vote was a resulted 3-2, with Commissioner Edmunds and Mayor Peters supporting the appointments.

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