Remarks by Shinica Thomas
64 remarks on the record, newest first · Page 3 of 3
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“Thank you, that's helpful. And just one more comment, not a question. I hope that, as one commissioner speaking, I hope that it does not become our process that you text me about things that are coming up on the agenda. I get lots of text messages. I'd much rather read things on my agenda and read things in my email. So thank you again, Morgan.”
Board of Commissioners · Oct 5, 2026
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“Thank you. Morgan, thank you. Mr. Chairman, I agree with Commissioner Adamson. May we please take a break?”
Board of Commissioners · Oct 5, 2026
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“Thank you so much. Thank you for that information. I just had a question about the listening sessions. I'm just wanting a little bit more information as you prepare for those, like the communication plan around when they're happening, where they're happening, where are they happening? Who's involved in those? I know you talked about stakeholders, but what kind of stakeholders or what kind of community members or who? Just wanting to get some more information on those listening sessions that are being convened early next year.”
Board of Commissioners · Oct 5, 2026
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“Thank you. That's helpful. The reason I asked the question is because one of the things Carlos had said is thinking about people who are currently involved, right? And usually when you have a group of people who are currently involved and they're telling their network, you're still only capturing a smaller group because I'm going to tell my friend, but we generally are in the same circle or the same friend group. And so, especially with what folks are experiencing in community and what we're seeing with benefits being cut, all of those things, I'm just trying to make sure that other people…”
Board of Commissioners · Oct 5, 2026
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“Thank you for that, Catherine. You always do such a good job. I appreciate the articulation of that value partnership that you made there and the intention. that you expressed to continue the connection, especially with municipalities. I think oftentimes when people hear about us doing this work, when I say people, I mean community, they think that we do it alone, but it's absolutely crucial that we do it with our partners, but also with our municipalities. So thank you very much for that articulation.”
Board of Commissioners · Oct 5, 2026
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“Motion to approve the agenda. I second it.”
Board of Commissioners · Sep 21, 2026
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“Thank you so much, Roger and Allison and Tiffany for all the work that you've done and the hours that you've spent helping us understand for this presentation today. I'm gonna ask a question that I literally, I truly do not know the answer to this question. When we talk about rates, Are the rates that hospitals use, are they shared with each other at this point in the negotiation, or does the FTC actually prohibit the rates from being shared with the public and with the hospital that's being negotiated with?”
Board of Commissioners · Sep 21, 2026
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“So the questions we've been asking about rates and about increases in rates and how rates could change and rates related to Medicare, we don't know what the actual rates are, do we?”
Board of Commissioners · Sep 21, 2026
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“Thank you, Chairman. Thank you, Roger. Thank you, Allison. Thank you, Tiffany, for all the time and the effort that you have put into this. Much has already been said about the agreement, the process and the investments before us, so I want to focus on what I am carrying into this vote. I have read your emails. I have listened to the public comments and the private conversations. I have considered the research and the articles that you all have shared with me. Some of you supported this combination and some of you strongly opposed it. I appreciate all of it because listening to the public…”
Board of Commissioners · Sep 21, 2026
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“Mr. Chair, I have a motion. Chairman Myall, I move that the Wake County Board of Commissioners approve the amendments to the Wake Med Articles of Incorporation as set forth more specifically in the amended Articles of Incorporation attached to today's agenda item. And I further move that the Wake County Board of Commissioners approve the second amendment to transfer agreement attached to today's agenda in connection with the proposed combination between Wake Med and Atrium Health. And that the chair be authorized to execute a second amendment to the 1997 transfer agreement subject to the…”
Board of Commissioners · Sep 21, 2026
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“So how do you recommend we let people back in since we threw them all out? Or do we have the opportunity for them to, since that we have it, so they can watch it right outside the door or in the other room? I'm just asking for clarification.”
Board of Commissioners · Sep 21, 2026
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“And then also to Commissioner Adamson's question.”
Board of Commissioners · Sep 21, 2026
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“Mr. Chairman, I move that the Board of Commissioners, having held a public hearing, approves a business development grant agreement with Novartis Innovative Technologies, Inc., subject to the terms and conditions acceptable to the county attorney.”
Board of Commissioners · Sep 21, 2026
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“Just really quickly, thank you Mr. Chairman. I just wanted to remind my colleagues that the NCACC is starting their legislative goals process steering committee meetings are underway. Commissioner Evans and Commissioner Jackson participated in the public education steering committee today. So kudos to both of you for having an extra long day as you looked at legislative goals around public education that all 100 counties can advocate for. Thank you for that. But general government is tomorrow, justice and public safety on Wednesday, health and human services on Thursday, along with tax and…”
Board of Commissioners · Sep 21, 2026