I am in favor of the new hospital. However we need to put some pressure on our elected officials.
One, we need to require that all local contractors be given first shot at all subcontract work such as electrical, plumbing, etc. I hate it when we see construction of projects either funded with our tax dollars or through a property tax deal which of course we also make up.
Also the architect is paid a percentage of the total cost. This is one big conflict of interest. If our elected officials are truly representing the local taxpayers they will figure out a way to reward the architect because of cost savings and not total cost and still get the quality hospital we need.
Thank you,
Jim Daugharthy,
Iola, Kan.
