[Occupymendocino] Ukiah mtg

[John]

I was going to Wood's Ukiah office but I wasn't planning a "die-in" so I'll
wait for a more propitious time. Besides, it's hot as hell in Ukiah.

 

 

Assemblymember Jim Wood (D-Healdsburg) is aware that advocates of SB 562,
the bill proposing a single payer health care system, are planning a "die
in" at each of his district offices on Wednesday, September 13.

"I recognize the passion of these advocates and will always advocate for
their right to voice their opinions," said Wood. "Although SB 562 was held
in the Assembly this year, solutions to move toward universal health care
are in the works, and I hope these advocates are not stuck on this one
solution to achieve health care for all."

In February, prior to the introduction of SB 562, Wood, a dentist, and
Assemblymember Joaquin Arambula, an emergency room physician, requested
Assembly Speaker Anthony Rendon create a select committee to address this
complex issue. This committee, the Select Committee on Health Care Delivery
Systems and Universal Coverage, will hold meetings this fall to hear from
experts and address some significant details that were not included in SB
562, such as funding mechanisms, quality control and the possible impact of
federal action on the Affordable Care Act.

"The legislative sessions ends this Friday and time will not allow SB 562 to
be heard," said Wood. "I hope I will have these advocates' support as we try
to find a quality and sustainable solution to health care for all in
California."

 

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