The Greater Tallahassee Chamber of Commerce issued a statement today urging the Tallahassee City Commission to vote yes on the transaction to sell the city-owned hospital assets to FSU to further the goal of establishing an Academic Medical Center in Tallahassee.
Michael Dalby, President & CEO of Greater Tallahassee Chamber of Commerce wrote, “The Greater Tallahassee Chamber of Commerce – both its members and leadership – have had numerous and in-depth conversations with all parties involved in this transaction. We feel the Transfer of Assets Agreement is fair to both sides, and that the Memorandum of Understanding approved by the City Commission on Jan 14 ensures the continuation of charity care/indigent care.”
The chamber support comes amid NAACP opposition to the transaction and a possible lawsuit if the deal goes through.
TMH recently told TR that the negotiations with FSU/TMH part of the deal was moving forward.
“These are complex legal documents, and all of them are being worked on collaboratively from both sides. We are in the process of reviewing and working through them all – they aren’t finalized yet, but we’re making progress,” said TMH spokesperson, Sarah Cannon.
The vote is scheduled for Wednesday March 11, 2026.
The chamber statement is provided below:
March 4, 2026
As you approach the upcoming vote on the sale of Tallahassee Memorial Hospital and its assets to FSU Health, we want you to know that we support a yes vote on this transaction.
Healthcare is both a major quality of life amenity and major employer/economic driver in Tallahassee. The TMH-FSU Health partnership can improve health outcomes, increase research opportunities, and grow jobs to benefit our region.
The partnership between Tallahassee Memorial Healthcare and Florida State University has already demonstrated benefits, showcasing the power of collaboration in advancing healthcare and education. By continuing to prioritize combining resources and expertise, they will efficiently address community health needs, improve patient outcomes, reach underserved residents, and enhance research opportunities. Their joint efforts have laid a strong foundation for a healthier, more resilient community, and thus, we support this next step forward in advancing this transformative partnership.
The Greater Tallahassee Chamber of Commerce – both its members and leadership – have had numerous and in-depth conversations with all parties involved in this transaction. We feel the Transfer of Assets Agreement is fair to both sides, and that the Memorandum of Understanding approved by the City Commission on Jan 14
ensures the continuation of charity care/indigent care.
Our message to all parties has been and remains that the Chamber supports the pursuit of expanded and exceptional healthcare for our community and region.
Again, we encourage your “yes” vote and will work with local leadership to support this transition.
Michael Dalby
President & CEO
Greater Tallahassee Chamber of Commerce
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You just keep driving to Jacksonville and Gainesville to show your moral superiority, Mel. You just keep driving.
Melody, some people take a lifetime to make decisions while others can make informed decisions much faster. The merger of medical treatment, education and research should be good. For sure the practice of medicine here in Tallahassee has room to be improved. I say we citizens should support the change and stand by to enjoy the benefits of better medical treatments which should be the result.
Who? Guy has lived here less than a year and now wants to give our hospital away
I concur.