Open Governmental Proceedings Under WV Sunshine Law Spawns Debate
The West Virginia Sunshine Law bans secret or written ballots for public votes. In Princeton, Princeton Community Hospital faced a 6-6 secret ballot tied vote to renew CEO Dan Dunmyer’s one year contract, with objections over lack of advance agenda notice and public access. Legal counsel notes the first three year contract vote was valid. Dunmyer later resigned amid the dispute. Barbara Hawkins, state editor, offers further perspective.
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Princeton Community Hospital
Dan Dunmyer
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Finance Committee
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Robert E. Holroyd
Princeton Community Hospital Board of Directors
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Bible Verse Quoted In City Copy Editor Note
The Bluefield Daily Telegraph lists staff including Thomas A. Colley and Bob Redd with Charles Owens and Andy Patton among the editors and reporters. A Gospel quote from Matthew 9 23 25 appears in the page text, noting the maid is not dead but sleepeth and the crowd laughs.
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Jesus
Mezzatesta Criticized as Education Chair in West Virginia
Lawmakers and citizens condemn Jerry Mezzatesta for rude conduct and political wheeling. Calls grow for his removal as House Education Committee chair. Ethics Commission declines to pursue complaints amid disputed evidence.
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Raleigh
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Bluefield State College
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House of Delegates
Dan Dunmyer Honored Leader Questioned Over Hospital Vote
A letter questions a hospital board vote affecting Dan Dunmyer and his induction, noting his long service to the hospital and community. The writer, a Princeton Hospital Foundation board member, calls for bylaw amendments and resigns over trust concerns and absent directors.
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Dan
Princeton Community Hospital board urged to rethink employee policy
Nabeel H. Hamden of Blacksburg VA defends PCH directors and urges support for volunteer oversight amid mounting losses. He recalls 11 years on the board, argues ownership by the City of Princeton, and cautions against ousting directors or clinging to a costly Dunmyer contract. He proposes hiring a management company to run the hospital while keeping a volunteer board.
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Princeton Community Hospital
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Princeton
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Nabeel H. Hamden
Blacksburg
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