Letter to the editor

I am writing to thank you for your past support of the Dahl Memorial Healthcare Association operating mill levy. I am requesting your continued support for the mill levy for operational assistance. The importance of the levy is more than for the operation of the facility. Passing the levy shows solid community support for the facility. When a funding source recognizes strong support from the community, they are likely to partner with us to complete current and future projects.

Over the past year, Dahl Memorial has received over one million dollars in grants and donations. Currently, there is an additional $550,000 in grants pending approval later this summer. These grant dollars and donations would not have been possible without your continued support for Dahl Memorial. The return through the grants and donations is approximately five dollars for every one dollar the mill levy generates.

The current mill levy is $260,000 per year. This represents 10.4% of the total annual revenue. As mentioned above, the mill levy impacts more than the operating revenue, it gives the facility the necessary community support to reach out for additional grant opportunities.

I know a vote yes represents a sacrifice. I respect your choice and appreciate the sacrifice the community continues to make for Dahl Memorial Healthcare Association. I am encouraging you to continue to support Dahl Memorial Healthcare Association through your vote in favor of the current mill levy.

Thank you,

Ryan Tooke

Ekalaka