Muhlenberg supporters
Plainfield Mayor Sharon Robinson-Briggs is legendary for arriving late for meetings and events, even those in which she is to play a role.
So, it came as no surprise to read in last Thursday's Courier (see here) that Her Honor had been late again, this time to a conference on hospital closures at which she was a presenter.
Her excuse? 'Meeting with a potential buyer'.
I'm sorry, I find that hard to buy.
Conferences take a lot of planning, and participants are asked quite a deal in advance. Having to be there by a given time means that the mayor's secretary (or would it be her confidential assistant?) puts the event and location on her calendar, taking care to block out the time necessary to get to the event's venue. And other appointments are scheduled so as not to interfere with her prior commitment.
In soap operas, a potential hospital buyer may rush in as the heroine is getting ready to leave for an appointment, but that in soap operas. We're in Plainfield, which is presumably NOT a soap opera.
But maybe I shouldn't be so hasty about that.
Turns out that at last Thursday's State Health Planning Board meeting, at which Muhlenberg was also discussed, attendees learned that the state the formation of the citizens advisory board (one of the conditions placed upon Solaris in granting the closure of Muhlenberg) a condition that has not been met.
No surprise there. But what IS surprising is that it has been Mayor Sharon's responsibility to get the advisory group appointed.
Turns out she has done nothing, and the state is considering taking the authority away from her if appointments aren't made before next month's SHPB meeting.
Can you say 'late again'?
Robinson-Briggs still won't take up her seat on the Muhlenberg board, where she could actually have an impact if she would assume the responsibility.
Meanwhile, even though 54% of the voters in the Primary did not choose Robinson-Briggs, Plainfielders must prepare themselves for another four years of this leadership style.
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Dan..totally disagree..Plainfield is a soap opera...Jerry and Sharon's Soap Opera..we are the hapless victims of said Soap Opera. And per dropping the ball, please, that implies she had her hands on the ball. Even you normally don't give such incompetence a free pass like that.
Or, maybe Plainfielders will adopt our president's theme and vote for change. The Republican candidate is smart and maybe it is time for Plainfield to stop looking at politics and looking at what is best for the city.
She is a disgrace. WHo was the potential buyer? Does she not have a duty to let Plainfield residents know who the potential buyer was? Was she at that meeting alone or was Assemblyman Green with her? Were any of the city council members or other administration officials at this meeting with the potential buyer? How can we find out, Dan? What is the process for us finding out whether this was a potential buyer with the capital to buy the hospital, and not just more smoke and mirrors? Can the city council ask to see documents related to this new potential buyer? When will we find out if this potential buyer is or is not a real buyer?
I am a business owner in Plainfield. Has anyone realized how much of an impact the closing of Muhlenberg has had on the local economy. 1000's of employees no longer going to lunch. Rental Properties vacant...this is just a part of it. So what do I say...Time for a change in Plainfield. Jerry Green, Sharon Briggs. What are you doing to solve the problem. Obviously nothing if you cannot show to a meeting. We have people who truly care about this community. CHANGE CHANGE CHANGE...
About a BUYER...
I don't know if there really is one (or more).
At the Dem City Committee reorg, Asm Green said he was pleased that Solaris had gotten away from an unrealistic $100M asking price down to a much more realistic $30M.
That should be good news for a buyer, but it seems to me that they need some help if they're ever going to sell the property for a medical purpose.
Help no one seems to want to ask (or pay) for.
same old, same old.....
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