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Thursday, April 2, 2020

Scottsboro, Alabama - April 2, 2020 - City Employees Baby Sitting City Employees Children - The SECRET EXCEPTION to the Governor's, Alabama Department of Public Health, and the Mayor of Scottsboro Protective Health Orders Regarding the SARS-CoV-2, Covid-19 Viral Pandemic

Older photo of the Scottsboro Rec Com, City of Scottsboro. Fair Use for non-profit news reporting and commentary.

Scottsboro's SECRET EXCEPTION to the official orders from the Governor, Department of Public Health and our Mayor concerning the current viral pandemic health protection orders involving closing of non-essential services, schools and recreation activities.

Quote: "The Rec Com, in Scottsboro, will remain closed until April 17, per the latest order from Gov. Kay Ivey and the Alabama Department of Public Health, according to Scottsboro Parks and Recreation Director Yvonne Yockel." http://jcsentinel.com/feature_story/article_442e1b6e-72be-11ea-b5de-bbb5a3a14d27.html

The SECRET EXCEPTION - Rec Com employees are baby sitting Scottsboro employee’s children. A public official reports there are 3 employees, providing child care on a rotational basis for Scottsboro employees, this employee expressed concerns over the safety of employees and children because of possible viral disease contacts. Reports indicate there are 2-5 children being cared for during this viral pandemic emergency while their parents are working in the city performing their duties.

City Council members replies ranged from “I’ll defer to the Mayor for any comments;” “I appreciate your interaction, more citizens need to be involved; we have not approved this action.” One city council member has not replied to my message. The President of the City Council replied by telephone to my message. The mayor has not replied to my message regarding this subject. Note: The Mayor is responsible for day to day activities involving the city, the city council is responsible for the allocation of funds, city ordinances and policies. The use of city resources, employees and city department policies involves both the Mayor and Council.

UPDATE Friday April 3, 2020: The child care program at the Rec Com will be discontinued today, Friday April 3, 2020 at close of business. Family Emergency leave programs may be utilized during this viral pandemic disease crisis.

Information on the current pandemic viral disease, all information referenced.   https://arklite.blogspot.com/2020/03/scottsboro-alabama-march-17-2020.html