Fate Of Stafford County Hospital Hinges On Vote
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Fate Of Stafford County Hospital Hinges On Vote
Some Stafford County residents want to force a public vote on the county's decision to issue $555,000 in no-fund warrants for the Stafford County Hospital.
Reporter: Associated Press
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Friday, February 3, 2012

Some Stafford County residents want to force a public vote on the county's decision to issue $555,000 in no-fund warrants for the Stafford County Hospital.

County leaders say it's likely the hospital will close if an election is required because a vote could not be held in time to satisfy the hospital's vendors.

A petition to force a vote on the issue has been approved. Supporters
need to gather 140 signatures to it on the ballot.

The 25-bed hospital had about $555,000 in debts as of Dec. 31. The annual county allotment for the hospital is $475,000.

No-fund warrants occur when there is a shortage of funds. The county would pay back the loan by raising the property tax mill levy.
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