Editor,

I really appreciated the editorial “New hospital CEO must back promises with action.”

I, too, had recognized the irony of the new CEO promising a commitment to transparency on one hand while Anne Tarrent — the hospital board’s president — scolded the reporter for asking about the details of (apparent new CEO) Geri Forbes’ hiring and contract.

What an outrage. The taxpayers aren’t entitled to details about a taxpayer-supported institution? What? Really?

The hospital gets a pretty hefty chunk of my property tax payment, but they do not want me to know how that money is spent? There’s a saying that seems to fit this attitude perfectly, and that is, “Those with nothing to hide, hide nothing.”

Congrats to the reporter who keeps asking the tough questions.

Pat Palla

Greenbank