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I have to give credit to Jimmy Patronis, Florida s chief financial officer. What he sent to Governor Whitmer and what he wrote her in a letter that came with those pamphlets was classic and should be considered for the political theater hall of fame.
The Detroit News is reporting that Mr. Patronis sent Whitmer Florida tourism and vacation pamphlets for her to share with others in Michigan. His thought must have been if it was good enough for the Governor and her top staff it must be good enough for other Michigan residents. In that letter he wrote: I know members of your team are telling you to downplay the recent trips to Florida.Don’t listen to them. Now that you and your COO (Chief Operating Officer Tricia Foster) have personally experienced what the Sunshine State has to offer, I encourage you to share your experiences publicly.”
Florida official sends Gov. Whitmer tourism information after trip
Lansing Florida s chief financial officer, Jimmy Patronis, sent Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer tourism pamphlets Monday, making light of the governor s out-of-state trip during the COVID-19 pandemic. I know members of your team are telling you to downplay the recent trips to Florida, Patronis wrote in a letter to Whitmer. Don’t listen to them. Now that you and your COO (Chief Operating Officer Tricia Foster) have personally experienced what the Sunshine State has to offer, I encourage you to share your experiences publicly. More importantly, however, don’t be a stranger!
Whitmer traveled out of state to visit her father
Lansing Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer traveled out of state earlier this year to visit her father who is battling a chronic illness, spokesman Bobby Leddy said Monday.
The acknowledgment came after spring break trips made by two members of Whitmer s administration drew criticism amid surging COVID-19 infections and hospitalizations in the state. Whitmer s trip took place more than four weeks ago, before Michigan began leading the nation in new cases per population, Leddy said.
Michigan Information & Research Service News first reported Whitmer s trip Monday and noted it was of a personal nature in Florida. Whitmer s father has a property in West Palm Beach, according to public records.