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You watch the news and know the effectiveness of mask-wearing. There is new evidence that in addition to protecting those around you, the mask wearer’s risk is cut by as much as 65% over someone who avoids wearing masks. Wearing a face covering, avoiding crowds, practicing social-distancing and hand washing together, would enable us to flatten the curve and safely open schools and resuscitate the economy.
Access to Affordable Healthcare
Local
WE DO NOT HAVE THE VOTES TO OVERRIDE THE MAYOR’S VETO!
IF YOU ONLY DO ONE THING, TODAY, THIS IS IT!!!
Call and email every Macon-Bibb County Commissioner!
Suggested script:
All scientific experts agree that mask-wearing saves lives. (add what sheltering-in-place has meant to you and what you have had to give up because our leaders won’t do what is right and effective in controlling the virus spread). Vote to override the Mayor’s veto to mandate masks.
Valerie Wynn
478-957-3020
mbcwynn@maconbibb.us
Larry Schlesinger
478-719-1257
mbcschlesinger@maconbibb.us
Elaine Lucas
478-257-6767
mbclucas@maconbibb.us
Mallory Jones III
478-745-3991
mbcjones@maconbibb.us
Bert Bivins III
478-747-0580
mbcbivins@maconbibb.us
Joe Allen
478-733-1048
mbcallen@maconbibb.us
Scotty Shepherd
478-951-5250
mbcshepherd@maconbibb.us
Virgil Watkins
478-951-1806
mbcwatkins@maconbibb.us
Mayor Pro Tem Al Tillman
478-951-2409
mbctillman@maconbibb.us
State
Georgia has suffered more than 3825 deaths from COVID-19. New evidence shows that 260 children attending camp in Georgia tested positive for COVID19. In Georgia, 9600 healthcare workers have been infected. Hospitals are hurting financially and are running at capacity and the state was forced to reopen the World Congress Center. Last week, a House subcommittee on Coronavirus sent a letter to Governor Kemp (and other governors) stating that Georgia is not in compliance with task force recommendations and requested detailed plans for dealing with the pandemic.
Contact Governor Kemp with the suggested script:
Georgia is not in compliance with the Covid19 task force recommendations which say that states in the red zone, among other things, should mandate face coverings. Your request for Georgians to voluntarily wear masks has failed. It is time for you to mandate that Georgians “mask up.” As of August 1, 3825 Georgians have died. How many of those deaths could have been prevented if you had been proactive and mandated masks?
brian.kemp@georgia.gov
404-656-1776
Federal
The Coronavirus Relief package expired leaving 30 million Americans with income insecurity due to the loss of $600 in enhanced weekly unemployment benefits Thirty day eviction notices can again be sent to renters. Congress returned to home states leaving Speaker Pelosi, Secretary Mnuchin, Chief of Staff Meadows, and Minority Leader Schumer to negotiate an agreement of a continuing aid package. According to The Hill, there is a long way to go before an agreement is reached.
Contact Senators Loeffler and Perdue with the suggested script:
My name is ---- and I am from -----. Georgians are under great duress as unemployment soars, businesses continue to permanently close, and COVID 19 cases spread exponentially. The HEROES Act includes extended unemployment insurance, hazard pay, rental assistance, an eviction moratorium, additional health care standards, and funding for safe elections. Insist on these crucial provisions as the Senate readies for a vote on the next relief package.
Fair and Representative Elections
Local
Runoff elections for Macon-Bibb Mayor, County Commission seats in Districts 5 and 7 and Board of Education District 1 are August 11.
Early voting began July 20 and runs through this Friday, August 7 at the Board of Elections (BOE), 2525 Pio Nono Avenue. Measures are in place to assure the safety of voters at the BOE. You may also drop your absentee ballot in the secure drop box outside the BOE without having to go inside the building.
If you requested, or have already voted by absentee ballot, monitor the status of your vote, at https://www.mvp.sos.ga.gov/.
The link to your legislators are here
There are 13 weeks until the November 2020 election.
Make sure you stay safe.
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