Editor's Note: This is an open letter from Vikki Mills, a candidate for the Republican nomination for Georgia State House District 1.
Dear Friends,
Today I am calling on Governor Kemp to reopen the Georgia economy as soon as possible. The damage wrought by the shutdown is clear. Businesses are closing, people are suffering, and a Second Great Depression is in sight. This is why I’m calling on the Governor to quickly announce a plan to reopen the economy, even if it means some aspects of social distancing temporarily stay in place. Georgians can be relied upon to follow guidelines and best practices. But we cannot ask them to sit idly at home and watch while our society crumbles around us. As a registered nurse, I know the coronavirus is a serious threat. My husband, who is a cardiologist at Erlanger, and I make sure our family practices social distancing and follows all the guidelines. But I also know that our state cannot go on much longer like this. Thousands of people across the district are laid off. Retailers and small businesses have been particularly hurt during the pandemic, contributing to Georgia seeing the fifth largest increase in unemployment claims in the nation. I am particularly concerned about our farmers. The loss of the restaurant business and the closure of public schools have sent demand plummeting for agricultural products such as milk, eggs, and fresh vegetables. The drop in demand sends prices so low that farmers face steep losses. Other industries such as logistics and transportation depend on the success of the agricultural industry, causing problems that start at farms to ripple throughout the local economy.
All workers are essential. This is why we must have a timeline for getting the markets back open. Some say we will be in social distancing till 2022. This is unacceptable. We need a plan to reopen now. If elected, I will fight for the families and small businesses of District 1 in the recovery to come. You make up the heart of our community. I will ensure you are not forgotten.
Sincerely, Vikki Mills – Republican candidate for Georgia State House District 1
Note from the Mill Campaign: Vikki Mills is a pro-life, pro-gun, and pro-business Republican running for the Georgia State House of Representatives for District 1. The district covers all of Dade County and portions of Walker County. Voters can learn more about the campaign at the following links and by contacting Vikki using the contact information below. Contact: Cell: 615-944-5321 Email: vikki.for.georgia@gmail.com FB: www.fb.com/vikki.for.georgia.com
