To The Editor:

I think in view of the public outcry and dissent over this issue, the Legislature owes us a public referendum on the issue before proceeding further in the sale of our County Nursing facility!

While I personally do not want my taxes to increase to cover the cost, this is a democracy and the majority rules. Our elders deserve the best care our community can provide – can this be guaranteed with outside ownership?

Dayton Hausman
Medina, NY

Dear Editor:

City of Batavia residents spoke out forcefully when the City Council moved to drop ARC as a contractor. It was felt by many that there was a value in contracting with the ARC. Another provider of the service might be cheaper, but some portion of the population still preferred the ARC.

A high-quality, locally controlled, Orleans County Nursing Home isn’t much different. When no sales tax revenue is dedicated to funding the Nursing Home, 5.3% of our property tax is used to fund it.

The vast majority of Orleans County residents I speak with appear to think there is a value in keeping “The Villages” (Orleans County Nursing Home) public. They appear to think it is worth it.

Sincerely yours,

Gary Kent
Albion