Archive for February 2023

Two Letters from Matt Ready Regarding the rule of law locally, statewide, and beyond.

A message for all municipal corporations in Washington State:

Dear Washington State Municipal Corporations,

I, Matt Ready, invader from the state of Maryland, would like to extend an invitation to all of you to create Legal Advisory Committees or Law and Ethics Advisory Committees in your respective regions. The committees should be composed of individuals who are well-respected and trusted for their honesty and integrity in your communities.

As we all know, legal and ethical challenges can arise in any municipal corporation, whether it be a public hospital district, county, city, or special district. It is important that we have a group of dedicated individuals who can provide guidance and support on these matters to ensure that we are always operating in a fair and just manner.

By forming these committees, we can foster a spirit of transparency and continuous process improvement in our municipalities. The committees can provide a platform for open discussions and case studies of real-life scenarios where law and ethics were a major challenge.

I believe that by working together and sharing our experiences, we can create a network of knowledgeable and trusted advisors who can help us navigate the complex legal and ethical challenges we may face in our municipalities.

I hope that many of you will take this opportunity to establish these committees and join us in our efforts to promote honesty, transparency, and continuous improvement in Washington State Municipal Corporations.

Sincerely,

Matt Ready
Invader from Maryland

To my local neighbors of the Jefferson County Public Hospital District:

I am writing to share my thoughts on a matter that I believe is of great importance to the future of healthcare in our community. As you know, I have always been a strong advocate for transparency, honesty, and continuous process improvement in all aspects of healthcare delivery. With this in mind, I strongly believe that it is time for the Jefferson Healthcare Board to take a step forward and form a legal committee.

The role of this committee would be to provide the board with top-notch legal counsel on all matters related to healthcare. This will ensure that the board has access to the best possible advice on a wide range of issues, from regulatory compliance to patient rights. By having a dedicated team of experts on hand to provide advice and guidance, the board will be able to make informed decisions that are in the best interests of our community.

I believe that this committee should be composed of a small number of board members, and that its meetings should be conducted in closed session. This will allow the committee to have open and honest discussions without the pressure of public scrutiny. It will also allow the committee to focus on the most pressing issues, and to provide the board with recommendations that are based on the best available information.

At a time when healthcare is facing so many challenges, it is more important than ever that we have leaders who are committed to transparency, honesty, and continuous process improvement. I am confident that by forming a legal committee, the Jefferson Healthcare Board will be better able to meet these challenges and to ensure that our community has access to the highest quality healthcare possible.

Thank you for your continued support, and I look forward to working with you to make this important change a reality.

Sincerely,

Matt Ready
Jefferson County Washington Public Hospital Commissioner

This website is my primary means of letting people know about my work as hospital commissioner, the issues I am working on and the specific actions I am proposing.

My goal is to make high quality healthcare affordable and accessible to every person in our community.

I love meeting with groups to discuss healthcare issues big and small. Please contact me if you would like me to join you for a talk.

Email me at mready@jgh.org

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