Local elected officials are hearing a lot right now from their citizens – and the pressure is on. The pressure of slashed budgets and an economic downturn, the pressure of facing a pandemic with rural infrastructure. We speak to Moab Mayor Emily Niehaus today, who explains how elected leaders are attempting to buffer the community from the worst of COVID-19, while feeling its impacts on a personal and professional level. Plus, our weekly check in with Jen Sadoff, CEO of Moab Regional Hospital, who has updates on testing and preparedness. And later, news from the Navajo Nation – Doctors Without Borders, community response, and international aid.

Show Notes:

Interview with Jen Sadoff, CEO of Moab Regional Hospital (00:00 – 9:00 min)

Moab Regional Hospital Testing

https://mrhmoab.org/coronavirus-updates/

CDC Recommendations on Face Coverings

https://www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019-ncov/prevent-getting-sick/diy-cloth-face-coverings.html

Utah Recommendations on Protecting Yourself

https://coronavirus.utah.gov/protect-yourself/

Interview with Mayor Emily Niehaus (9:00 – 25:00 min)

5/11 Mayor Emily Niehaus Message to Businesses

https://www.facebook.com/1156139651066928/videos/690253611738245/

5/8 Mayor Emily Niehaus ‘Pro Mask is Pro Business’

https://www.facebook.com/1156139651066928/videos/167681381291688/

Navajo Nation Feature (25:00 – 30:00 min)

5/13 Navajo Nation Curfew, State of Emergency Extension

https://www.kzmu.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/05/513-NN-Press-Release.pdf

Navajo Nation President Jonathan Nez Facebook Page

https://www.facebook.com/NezLizer2018/

Navajo & Hopi Families COVID-19 Relief Fund

https://www.gofundme.com/f/NHFC19Relief