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Davis is resolute that there has been no malpractice on his part and explains a whole lot of things have been done, done well, with more to do in the future.
Ivey’s call for Davis’ resignation comes weeks after he had filed an ethics complaint against Kim Boswell, head of the Alabama Department of Mental Health, claiming she and others were “colluding” to keep the ADVA from receiving $7 million in funds through the American Rescue Plan Act, according to the Alabama Daily News and Lagniappe. The complaint against Boswell, who is a member of Ivey’s cabinet, was ultimately dismissed.
In addition to calling for Davis’ resignation, Ivey also dismissed John Kilpatrick from the State Board of Veterans’ Affairs. Kilpatrick was mentioned in Davis’ complaint about not being able to receive funds for his Vets Recover clinic in Mobile.
Davis is resolute that there has been no malpractice on his part and explains a whole lot of things have been done, done well, with more to do in the future.
“I respectfully disagree with the inaccurate claims made against the Alabama Department of Veterans Affairs this week. We have continuously been transparent in our department’s mission and day-to-day operations in our service to Alabama’s 400,000 Veterans. This includes earlier this year when ADVA attempted to work with members of the Governor’s staff, cabinet, and the Department of Finance regarding American Rescue Plan Act funds. At no time did our actions jeopardize the State of Alabama in fulfilling its obligations of the $2.1 billion in ARPA funds.
“This has been an outstanding year for the ADVA as we have completed the first planned expansion of the Alabama State Veterans Memorial Cemetery at Spanish Fort and next week will dedicate our fifth State Veterans Home, which is named in honor of Congressional Medal of Honor Recipient and Alabama native Bennie G. Adkins. We will continue to support Alabama’s Veterans and their families by assisting them with benefits they have earned, finding housing for homeless, seeking non-profit assistance for funding, and providing referrals for mental and physical health care.