Yesterday I tuned into what has become the daily 2:00 press conference from our governor. To hear the health director report that they expect the peak of this virus to be the end of April to the beginning of May was very discouraging and disheartening. The senior class, and my own sweet girl, will lose so many one-time experiences, and that could even include graduation. We are a long, long way from that decision being made, but the fact that it is a possibility made me so sad. The thought that I may not get to go back to work much, if at all, this year was not what I wanted to hear. Not only is that a financial impact, but I LOVE this senior class. They are a tremendous group of young people, and I can't imagine not having more time with them.
The local university has decided to suspend in-person classes for the REST OF THE SEMESTER. That is a HUGE impact on our local economy. Businesses here have to make their money in the nine months that school is in session, and now they are losing at least 1/4 of that. That is a tough situation, and there will certainly be trickle down from that. Less income tax will be collected by the schools, and that will impact future contracts.
I fully support the decisions that are being made and I understand the severity of the situation. I am grateful our leaders are leading. At the end of the day, our health and safety is the most important thing!
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