Following the events that took place at Governor DeSantis’ press conference at the Department of Health in Duval County this morning, Representative Tracie Davis (D-Jacksonville) releases the following statement:
“Today in a public building, paid for by taxpayers, the Governor came in for the cameras but closed the doors on the people. As an elected official, you have a duty to listen to all the people you represent, not just those who agree with you. Governor DeSantis has repeatedly silenced those who criticize him to hide the fact that he has failed to prioritize the health of millions of Floridians. COVID cases are skyrocketing and lines for testing are hours long, yet the Governor refuses to re-open state testing sites. The people deserve answers, not arrest.”
“Jacksonville is my home. Our community and our state deserves a leader who respects our rights and our voices.”
