Cordell Voters Approve Sales Tax For Hospital

Cordell voters have overwhelmingly approved a one percent sales tax to provide much-needed financial support Cordell Memorial Hospital. Unofficial results show the final vote count at 467 in favor of the proposition, with just 40 opposed.

Hospital CEO Kenny Downs said he was extremely grateful for the community’s support of the hospital.

“I think I speak for the entire hospital staff and board of trustees in expressing our gratitude to all of those who played a role in making this vote happen,” he said. “In particular I would like to thank the mayor, city council, and city manager for passing the resolution calling for the sales tax vote, also those who wrote letters to the editor, bought ads, or in other ways expressed their support through personal conversations and social media posts. This has been a community effort which culminated in a resounding vote of support for the hospital. Thank you citizens of Cordell for your continued faith in the mission of Cordell Memorial Hospital, which is to provide compassionate, caring medicine in your hometown.”