Two days before the Fourth of July Governor Key Ivy released the following message:
Dear Fellow Alabamian,
As your governor, I strive to be as transparent as possible and continually work to keep you informed on the goings-on of my administration. It is something I think about everyday – how to connect with the people of our state. This newsletter is the first of what I hope will be a quarterly update of what has been happening in my office. I hope you’ll find these newsletters to be insightful and meaningful.
As you know, COVID-19 is not yet behind us. I’d like to remind you we are under an extended “Safer at Home” order that was issued on June 30. Summertime is such a wonderful experience in Sweet Home, Alabama – our beautiful beaches and lakes, walking trails, and state parks are wonderful places to visit. However, please be mindful as we venture out that the number of coronavirus cases are still rising. It is better to stay 6-feet apart from non-family members, and please wear a mask! We owe our COVID-19 frontline workers a debt of gratitude for their service during these unprecedented days.
I know 2020 has not been the year we expected. However, I hope that as we enter the Fourth of July weekend, you and your friends and family will celebrate our country in fine fashion all while adhering to social distancing guidelines.
I hope this newsletter answers some of your questions, and please know that my staff and I are always happy to hear from you.
Enjoy your summer!