As people’s freedoms across America are being restricted due to the Coronavirus pandemic, some people seem to think they’re exempt from the rules…
Brant Walker, the mayor of Alton City, Illinois has not had an easy time persuading people not to gather in large groups, and last year he had to send the police to break up an illegal Covid party. But when the cops arrived at the bar, it turned out that Walker’s wife was among the happy guests…
After the shameful experience, Walker made a social media post where he made it clear that not even his wife is above the law.
“At approximately 1am on Sunday morning, I was informed by the Police Chief that the Alton Police Department was investigating and stopping a social gathering in downtown Alton,” the Mayor wrote.
“I was also made aware that my wife was in attendance at this prohibited social gathering.”
No special treatment…
Walker gave the Chief of police instructions to treat his wife Shannon just as he would treat any other person who violated the “Stay At Home” order and to not give her any special treatment.
”I am embarrassed”
“My wife is an adult capable of making her own decisions, and in this instance she exhibited a stunning lack of judgement,” he wrote.“She now faces the same consequences for her ill-advised decision as the other individuals who chose to violate the ‘Stay At Home’ order during this incident.”
The Mayor went on to say:
“I am embarrassed by this incident and apologize to the citizens of Alton for any embarrassment this incident may cause our City.”
Read the full statement below:
“On Friday, due to the continued increase in cases of COVID-19 in Madison County, as well as increased reports of large gatherings, particularly in some of our city parks, I directed the Alton Police Department to more strictly enforce the Governor’s statewide “Stay At Home” order through the use of citations.
The Governor’s order states that “All public and private gatherings of any number of people occurring outside a single household or living unit are prohibited, except for limited purposes permitted by this Executive Order.”
Walking and other exercise, as well as travel for essential needs, are permitted by the order as long as citizens adhere to CDC guidelines on social distancing.
At approximately 1am on Sunday morning, I was informed by the Police Chief that the Alton Police Department was investigating and stopping a social gathering in downtown Alton that was occurring in violation of the provisions of the statewide “Stay At Home” order.
I was also made aware that my wife was in attendance at this prohibited social gathering. I instructed the Police Chief to treat her as he would any citizen violating the “Stay At Home” order and to ensure that she received no special treatment.
My wife is an adult capable of making her own decisions, and in this instance, she exhibited a stunning lack of judgement. She now faces the same consequences for her ill-advised decision as the other individuals who chose to violate the “Stay At Home” order during this incident.
I am embarrassed by this incident and apologize to the citizens of Alton for any embarrassment this incident may cause our City.
My first and most important priority is the safety and well-being of the citizens of Alton. We are in the midst of a national public health crisis, and I will continue to do everything in my power to ensure that your health is protected, including enforcing the Governor’s statewide “Stay At Home” order.
The overwhelming majority of our citizens and businesses are observing the restrictions of the “Stay At Home” order, and for that I am truly grateful. We must all do our part to flatten the curve of COVID-19 so that we can protect our health and ultimately resume our normal activities.
Furthermore, I encourage everyone to join me in thanking the members of our Police and Fire Departments who continue to work every day to protect us during this public health crisis.
I have never been more optimistic about Alton’s future, and by working together to flatten the curve of COVID-19, we will emerge from this public health crisis stronger and more vibrant than ever.”
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