Here's a pricey bit of stimulus as D.C. still hasn't passed a nationwide relief effort. . . It's a nice read but like most things related to the courthouse, MIGHT NEVER HAPPEN. To be fair, this idea offers a great look at local health infrastructure that will need support in the coming weeks. Checkit:
Jackson County Executive proposes Rep. Joe Runions Act, $10 million for COVID-19 response
KANSAS CITY, Mo. – Jackson County Executive Frank White, Jr. released an emergency funding proposal today to combat the toll of COVID-19 on our community. The County Executive named his emergency funding proposal in honor of Missouri State Representative Joe Runions, who recently announced he was diagnosed with COVID-19.
The proposed funding is focused on providing essential support to the county’s safety-net health care providers, Truman Medical Centers and the County’s Health Department, as well as first responders and area in-home food delivery agencies. If approved by the County Legislature, the Runions Act would make millions of dollars immediately available for our frontline providers to purchase the equipment, tests and resources they need to keep our community safe.
“While my team’s work on this plan started prior to hearing the unfortunate news about Rep. Runions’ diagnosis, I thought it was fitting to honor him in this way as soon as I heard Joe’s powerful call to action,” said Jackson County Executive Frank White, Jr. “At a time of what I image must be great pain, fear and uncertainty for Joe and his family, he showed not only why he is such a great leader, but also what we are all capable of in these difficult times. From his hospital bed, still fighting this terrible disease, he called on us to step up and do everything we can to ensure that those we rely on to take care of us have the tools and resources they need to wage this war. That is exactly what the Runions Act does and that is exactly what I will continue to do for Joe and everyone else in our community.”
“Without thinking twice, the dedicated providers at Truman Medical Centers jumped into gear to provide quality, compassionate care for our community,” said Charlie Shields, President and CEO Truman Medical Centers. “We greatly appreciate this financial support from Jackson County. Together, TMC and Jackson County will heal, protect and save lives.”
The Runions Act funding breakdown:
Truman Medical Centers (TMC) – $3 million
- To assist the hospital purchase needed medical equipment, such as ventilators or personal protective equipment (PPEs), increase their testing capacity, including drive-through testing and increasing their limited hospital bed capacity
Jackson County Health Department – $1 million
- For testing kits, PPEs, additional staffing and other resources to assist in the testing and contract tracing of COVID-19
Community Health Providers – $1 million
- Maximize TMC and the County Health Department’s reach and capacity by partnering with other community health care providers to increase testing, contact tracing and care for uninsured
Temporary Sheltering and Increased Hospital Capacity – $2 million
- To provide temporary housing for individuals who do not have a safe location to stay during their quarantining, including but not limited to those who are: housing insecure, homeless, living with high-risk persons
- Increase the number of beds available throughout the County, should the need outpace the currently supply
Food Delivery – $1.5 million
- For area food agencies to provide meal delivery to those who are unable, or it is unsafe, for them to leave their homes. Agencies will be encouraged to hire unemployed service employees, or utilize restaurants negatively impacted by the virus, to assist in the preparation and delivery of food
First Responder/Public Safety – $1.5 million
- For first responders, law enforcement and detention facilities to provide PPEs, additional equipment and staffing
* Funds to be matched by local municipalities
The County Executive has had good conversation with members of the County Legislature about this proposal and will continue working with them to move this proposal forward. While this is the County Executive’s proposal, the ultimate decision on how much funding is made available and who receives it, will be up to the Legislature. County Executive White has requested that the Legislature hold an emergency meeting as soon as possible to consider the Rep. Joe Runions Act.
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Might never?
ReplyDeleteWill never.
There's some great writing in there though.
^^ Too kind.
DeleteAt least Frank White is out there doing something.
ReplyDeleteThe rest of the council is hiding or is more cornered with getting their own piece of the pie.
Just performing property tax assessments fairly and by the rules would be more than enough from the Courhtouse.
ReplyDelete^^^ +100
ReplyDeleteF that white boy
ReplyDeleteDoes it pay off Frank’s mortgage?
ReplyDeleteThis virus is one huge False Flag. If we the people buy intobgg the crap. Well goodbye America it was fun while she lasted.
ReplyDeleteThis is the end as we know it
Delete5:38 Give us a break. The county hired an administrator. Frank's just the one putting his name on any thing he thinks might be a good idea. And getting his picture taken.
ReplyDeleteHere's a good idea. The county should just do away with the county executive. Why pay him $150K if you have to spend a quarter million to hire an administrator too?
@6:34 The best word to describe you is "FOOL". You are a FOOL.
ReplyDeletePlease find a group of folks to display your ignorance to, and we will not hear from you after awhile.
People like you are safe because you have no fucking friends
DeleteFranks tugging on our heart strings technique.
ReplyDeleteWhy hasn't this jerk been fired?
ReplyDeleteNow is the time to round up the hobos and shoot them!
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Delete^^^^Because he's like the asshole who has a lip lock on Dave's nutsack. These type losers never go away as they proceed to irritate and wreak havoc on the good people of the world.
ReplyDeleteNo, just the hobos. They are their own race.
ReplyDeleteWonderful window dressing from Frank White!
ReplyDeleteThanks to the County, printed this out and now I have more toilet paper.
ReplyDeleteThis is bullshit. .Just let us go back to work.
ReplyDeleteCrash the economy for 99.8% of us to maybe save some very old or sick ppl who have at least one foot in grave already...sick ppl die from colds, flu, viruses all the time.
6:34 believes that all the dead in Italy are crisis actors.
ReplyDeleteHe's likely been massaging Alex Jones' nutsack for years.
9:27 is another very "pro-life" Republican.
ReplyDelete1:34 - No I am sure that came from a Democrate Union Member!
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