I sent emails to Port St. Lucie Officials today and here's the response:

Hi Nelly,
 
This will go before the public for them (you) to vote on sometime in the summer. The city is not involved in any way. It will be up to the taxpayers if they want an additional tax burden placed upon them.
 
Many thanks,
 
Michelle
 
 
Councilwoman Berger
 
>>> "nelly" 3/17 11:32 am >>>
Dear City Officials,
 
I wonder if you heard about the intent to construct Lawnwood Trauma Center -whose administration is asking the county for tax money and a referendum..
 
I also wonder if you will support this project by adding another tax item into the property tax thereby increasing the tax people are paying. If you are in support of this project, will you be willing to donate some of your personal money for the cause of saving lives.
 
Please keep in mind that HCA, Inc. -the parent company/owner of Lawnwood Medical Center is publicly traded in NYSE, and four of their executive officers are receiving millions in compensation ranging from $12 million to $3 million with salaries/year of in millions. How many of the residents in St. Lucie are even receiving $500,000 a year on salary?
 
I do have an alternative solution to the project without adding an item to tax the people of St. Lucie County.
 
Please let me know what you think and I would very much appreciate an answer to all my inquiries.
 
Thank you for reading my email.
 
Sincerely,
 
 
Nelly Spengler