Kingman Mayor Jen Miles has handled a number of difficult and sometimes contentious issues during her time in office. Helping manage the current COVID-19 crisis, however, is a brand new beast.
“This is a different type of challenge and probably the biggest challenge of my service as mayor and as a public official and probably anyone in similar positions would say that,” Miles said. “The difference right now for me personally serving as mayor is connectivity, increased connectivity with as many people as I can speak with and communicate with to keep people informed daily.”
Miles said it is important for Kingman leaders to follow guidance offered by federal, state and county health experts. She said she is well aware many in the community are calling for re-opening the local economy, while others are more cautious and reserved.
That constituents are becoming more edgy about a divisive subject is clear to Miles.
“Oh absolutely. I get a lot of messages from people who are very weary of Stay at Home directives and, yes, a little bit frayed, at the thought of this going on very much longer,” the Mayor said. She said that it’s important for Kingman to maintain good communications and relations with leaders and health experts and not to stray from the collective for purpose of consistency and uniformity.
“We will come out of this and I believe we will come out stronger as a community,” Miles said. “It is a difficult, difficult journey that we’re all on. It’s uncharted.”
Thank you mayor Jennee, as always your communication is appreciated, we are lucky to have a mayor that cares enough about us to always stay in touch with her community..knowing you are there is a calming of sorts.
Thank you