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Citizens Comments
Medicaid Cuts on Roanoke County
Michael Strange
2032 Cantle Ln
Roanoke
VA
24018
828-275-7663
michaelstrange@gmail.com
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I would like the Chairman of the Board of Supervisors to recognize me during the
meeting on the above matter so that I may comment.
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RESOLUTION OF THE ROANOKE COUNTY BOARD OF SUPERVISORS
REQUESTING A COMPREHENSIVE STUDY BY THE WELDON COOPER
CENTER AND VIRGINIA TECH'S CENTER FOR ECONOMIC AND
COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT TO ASSESS THE IMPACT OF MEDICAID CUTS
ON ROANOKE COUNTY
WHEREAS , Congressman Morgan Griffith and Congressman Ben Cline
recently voted in favor of federal budget legislation that includes $880 billion in
Medicaid cuts , with an estimated $2.4 billion of those cuts impacting
Southwest Virginia; and
WHEREAS , Medicaid is a vital source of healthcare funding for t he citizens of
Roanoke County and plays a significant role in supporting local hospitals,
independent pharmacies, nursing homes, home healthcare providers , and
other healthcare services that serve our most vulnerable populations , including
children, seniors, and individuals with disabilities ; and
WHEREAS , healthcare providers are among the largest employers in
Roanoke County , and any significant reduction in Medicaid funding will
undoubtedly result in job losses within the healthcare sector , threatening the
economic stability of the region ; and
WHEREAS , healthcare careers such as doctors, registered nurses (RNs),
certified nursing assistants (CNAs), pharmacists, and other medical
professions are vital pathways for Roanoke County's students seeking
stable, well-paying careers ; and
WHEREAS , without reliable healthcare industry job opportunities in Roanok e
County, future healthcare professionals may be forced to relocate outside the
county and region to secure employment ; and
WHEREAS , Roanoke County's financial stability is closely tied to the health
of our local economy , and reductions in Medicaid funding could have a
severe fiscal impact on the County Budget, the Roanoke County School
Budget, and other essential services ; and
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WHEREAS , the Weldon Cooper Center for Public Service and Virginia
Tech's Center for Economic and Community Engagement have a proven
track record of providing accurate, non-partisan economic analysis and are
well-equipped to assess the short-term and long-term effects of t hese
Medicaid cuts ;
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED
that the Roanoke County Board of Supervisors hereby reques ts that the
Weldon Cooper Center and Virginia Tech's Center for Economic and
Community Engagement conduct a comprehensive study analyzing the
potential impact of Medicaid cuts on :
• Healthcare Sector Job Losses in Roanoke County and surroundi ng
Southwest Virginia localities ;
• The anticipated fiscal impact on the Roanoke County Budget and the
Roanoke County School Budget ;
• The potential economic ripple effect on local businesses and service
providers that depend on healthcare revenue ; and
• The effect these cuts may have on future career opportunities for local
students pursuing healthcare-related professions.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED
that the Roanoke County Board of Supervisors directs the County
Administrator to forward copies of this resolution to:
• The Roanoke County Planning Commission
• The Town of Vinton
• The Roanoke County School Board
• The Roanoke County Economic Development Authority (EDA)
• Senator Tim Kaine
• Senator Mark Warner
• Virginia's General Assembly leadership
• Local healthcare providers, educational institutions, and community
stakeholders
BE IT FINALLY RESOLVED
that this resolution be spread upon the minutes of this meeting and that
Roanoke County officials actively engage with the Weldon Cooper Center
and Virginia Tech to ensure that the study 's findings are presented to the
Board of Supervisors and the public as soon as feasible .
Adopted this __ day of ______ , 2025 by the Roanoke County
Board of Supervisors.
[Chairman's Name]
Chair, Roanoke County Board of Supervisors
[Clerk's Name]
Clerk, Roanoke County Board of Supervisors