Mike Goodman is the Pinal County Supervisor for District 2, which covers much of San Tan Valley. He wrote about the statewide curfew on Facebook Sunday afternoon. We’re publishing his full statement…
“I just received the following update from our Governor’s office and wanted to share. I am saddened to see what is happening across our country and my prayer is that we can move forward with love and influence positive change. In light of everything that is going on, please stay safe. More updates to come.
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Supervisors,
Governor Doug Ducey today issued a statewide Declaration of Emergency, including putting in place a curfew starting at 8:00 p.m. tonight. The curfew is in effect from 8:00 p.m. until 5:00 a.m. and shall expire on Monday, June 8, at 5:00 a.m. unless further extended. The text of the order is available here.
This order gives law enforcement an additional tool to prevent the lawlessness we’ve seen in cities here and nationwide. For that reason, exemptions under the declaration are broad, including individuals traveling directly to and from work; attending religious services; commercial trucking and delivery services; obtaining food; caring for a family member, friend, or animal; patronizing or operating private businesses; seeking medical care or fleeing dangerous circumstances; and travel for any of the above services. Today’s declaration also authorizes an expanded National Guard mobilization to protect life and property throughout the state.
Please continue to share information with our office, monitor the situation in your community carefully, and be completely mobilized and prepared. We need every member of your law enforcement prepared tonight and through this week.
Thank you.”