Northampton County Council rejects plan to bring free employee health center up for vote again
At Thursday's meeting, Commissioner Tara Zrinski asked for a re-vote on the employee health center proposed by County Executive Lamont McClure.
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At Thursday's meeting, Commissioner Tara Zrinski asked for a re-vote on the employee health center proposed by County Executive Lamont McClure.
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'I am utterly disappointed in our current county council. The Employee Health Center would have saved taxpayers $1.5-$2 million per year.'
The employee health center would have provided free primary care, X-rays, lab tests and other services to county employees and their dependents.