Monday, the Spokane City Council Members voted unanimously on a resolution opposing any proposed Federal or State cuts to Medicaid.
Council Members Paul Dillon and Lili Navarrete issued the following statements:
“Proposed federal and state cuts would have a disproportionate impact in Spokane that would devastate our service system, as one in four Spokane residents is covered by Medicaid,” said Council Member Paul Dillon. “It pays for mental health services, people with opioid disorder, and our homeless response, and so much more. We must communicate to our federal and state representatives to protect Medicaid at all costs.”
"Cutting Medicaid would not only jeopardize the health of our most vulnerable citizens but also place an undue burden on our community's healthcare system,” said Council Member Lili Navarrete. “We must stand firm against potential federal or state cuts to ensure everyone has access to the care they need."
As a result of the vote, the City Clerk is directed to send copies of this resolution to the Governor of Washington State and the City of Spokane’s federal and state legislative representatives, urging them to protect Medicaid funding for the well-being of our residents.
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