IBJ's Katterjohn endorses Wishard

The Indianapolis Business Journal deliverd an editorial this week to discuss the Wishard referendum. IBJ Publisher Chris Katterjohn's conclusion: We must vote YES for a new Wishard this fall - we cannot afford the alternative.

Here's a link to the piece: KATTERJOHN: Get out and vote for Wishard. Here's a synopsis.

Katterjohn opens by stating the obvious as though it isn't: There is an election this fall and the only countywide issue is the Wishard referendum.

"My message today: Get out and vote “yes!” Don’t count on somebody else to do it for you. This community needs a new Wishard."

Katterjohn spells out his certainty of the project, which will result in no tax increase. He credits Matthew Gutwein and Dr. Lisa Harris, as well as the board and employees, who've made Wishard so fundamentally financially sound.

Katterjohn goes beyond the finances, too. Wishard has one of the state's only Adult Level I Trauma Centers and its busiest emergency room, as well as one of the top burn units in America.

"I could go on and on.

You should know that the Indianapolis Chamber of Commerce, Greater Indianapolis Progress Committee and United Way of Central Indiana have come out in support of the project, as have Mayor Greg Ballard and numerous urban churches, schools and universities.

Because there are no political offices up for grabs in next week’s “election,” it might be tempting to sit this one out. But take my word for it: We can’t afford for this not to happen.

Please make the extra effort and vote “yes” for the Wishard bond issue Nov. 3."

Visit WishardYes.org for more information about the Wishard referendum.