My take: The approval is welcome and long awaited news for our community. As a citizen member of the hospital board of governors since 2008, and now the city council representative on the board, I know the importance of this redevelopment for the health of our residents. Our hospital is a priority for our community. To meet our funding commitment will require an evaluation of all spending, with a focus on core activities. It's a privilege to be part of making the redevelopment happen - a once in a generation experience that hundreds of residents, staff and community leaders have worked to achieve. My thanks to all involved - this is the first step in a journey to better health for Burlington.