Nancy Roppe, a 64-year-old Portage County resident, has been leading the charge against selling the county’s public nursing home to a private bidder. Roppe, known for her passionate advocacy at board meetings, has successfully mobilized support to keep the nursing home in county hands. Her efforts led to two referendums to increase funding for the nursing home, both of which were approved by voters.
Roppe’s advocacy has highlighted the importance of public nursing homes, which tend to offer better care than for-profit facilities. Despite facing opposition from board members, Roppe and other organizers have made significant strides in protecting the nursing home.
With the county considering a potential sale, Roppe and fellow advocates have taken their case to state officials in a bid to preserve the facility. Their efforts reflect a growing trend across Wisconsin, where grassroots campaigns are fighting against the privatization of county-owned nursing homes.
Roppe’s personal connection to the nursing home, through her late sister’s care, has fueled her determination to protect it. Despite facing challenges and setbacks, Roppe remains committed to the fight, advocating for the well-being of nursing home residents and the community at large.
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