Gov. Ivey asks ADVA Commissioner Kent Davis to resign
Governor Kay Ivey has asked the head of the Alabama Department of Veterans Affairs to resign.
In a letter to Commissioner Kent Davis, Gov. Ivey said if the commissioner notifies her office by 5:00 p.m. Thursday, his resignation will be effective September 30.
Ivey’s office said Davis did not respond Thursday and said she is “prepared to take further action.” Her office did not elaborate.
Gov. Ivey has also removed John Kilpatrick from his position as a member of the State Board of Veterans Affairs. His removal is effective immediately.
Gov. Ivey says the changes come after alleged mishandling of the ARPA grant program by proposing uses of grant funds that would be ineligible under U.S. Treasury rules and regulations and/or state law or policy.
Gov. Ivey said this put in jeopardy the State of Alabama’s ability to fulfill its obligation under ARPA and the agency’s ability to effectively serve veterans.
Action 8 News has reached out to the Alabama Department of Veterans Affairs for comment and we are waiting to hear back.
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