Representative Saunders' letter re cuts to services

Please find attached a short letter sent yesterday by Rep. Ron Saunders to members of the Miami-Dade legislative delegation in the Florida House of Representatives.
The letter concerns legislation led by Rep. Matt Hudson that cuts services to persons with developmental disabilities.
Representative Saunders included a copy of PCB HCAS 11-01 with his correspondence.

Below is the text of the letter.

March 31, 2011

Dear fellow Members of the Miami-Dade Delegation,

            As one of only two members of the Miami-Dade Delegation on the Appropriations Committee, I would like to bring House Bill 5301 by Representative Matt Hudson to your attention.  This bill drastically cuts services to our most vulnerable citizens by reducing the geographic differential rate given to providers of residential habilitation services to persons with developmental disabilities in Miami-Dade County.  I voted no on this bill and I encourage you to do the same to protect these vital services.  Compounded with Governor Scott’s plans to cut services, this is a potential health and safety issue for individuals with developmental disabilities who depend on providers. 

            Thank you for joining me in protecting those who cannot protect themselves.

                                                                                    Sincerely,

                                                                                    Ron Saunders

                                                                                    State Representative

                                                                                    District 120

Mark Hollis
Communications DirectorDemocratic Office, Florida House of Representatives
tel:  850-488-9622 | cell:  850-385-8573 | email:  mark.hollis@myfloridahouse.gov
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