By staff reports
A committee appointed by the mayor to look into the operation of the city-owned Parkview Hospital and ambulance service will meet at 2 p.m. Tuesday in the Council chambers at the Municipal Building.
Mayor Matt White appointed the citizen ad hoc committee, saying at the time he hopes to gain “clarity and focus on the main goals and operation of the ambulance service,” from the committee. “We hope to establish the main immediate and long-term goals of the hospital itself,” White said.

By Traci Chapman/Staff writer
County officials are attempting to put the brakes on any more “major” spending by District 2 Commissioner Don Young, after discovering a state law prohibits him from making such purchases after June 4.
The issue of Young’s spending came to the forefront last week, when questions about a major purchase proposed by Young were placed on the commissioners June 16 meeting agenda. During that meeting, commissioners opened bids for “one or more new track hoes” for District 2.

By Traci Chapman/Staff writer
District 2 Commissioner Don Young spent more than $1.7 million since April 1 on maintenance and operations, more than twice the sum expended the entire nine months prior to that time.

- Leaders attempt to brake Young's spending