from the League of Women Voters of the San Juans
The November 18th Membership Meeting of the League of Women Voters of the San Juans, “Controversy and Clarity: Healthcare and Religious Institutions in Washington State,” will be held at the San Juan Island Grange, 152 First Street North, Friday Harbor, from noon to 2 p.m.
Given the controversy surrounding the 50 year contract signed with Peace Health for our new medical facility on San Juan Island, the League felt that it could play a role in weeding out fact from rumor.
The League of Women Voters of Washington has published positions on issues pertinent to this discussion. Those interested can go online to https://www.lwvwa.org/pdfs/Program%20In%20Action%20July2013.pdf,
to see our positions on accessibility of Health Care and our belief in the policy of separation of church and state.
A panel of speakers will give brief remarks after which the discussion will be opened to written questions from the audience. Scheduled speakers will be:
- Jeff Mero, Executive Director of the Association of Washington Public Hospital Districts;
- David Miller, President of the Greater Seattle Chapter of Americans United for Separation of Church and State;
- Cynthia Stewart, League of Women Voters of WA Lobby Team member for Health Care;
- Monica Harrington, part-time resident and activist in the realm of religious restrictions on Health Care.
All Islanders are welcome and encouraged to attend this important informational meeting.
