Alabama Veterans Affairs Commissioner Kent Davis has announced his decision to step down from his role by the end of the year following a request from Gov. Kay Ivey. This decision comes after Ivey called for his resignation last week, citing mishandling of federal grants from the American Rescue Plan Act. Davis denied any wrongdoing, but eventually agreed to resign after meeting with Ivey. In a statement, Davis expressed that his decision was based on health concerns, the long-term mission of the Alabama Department of Veterans Affairs (ADVA), and the wellbeing of Alabama’s military veterans.
Despite the controversy surrounding his resignation, Davis expressed pride in the accomplishments of the ADVA under his leadership, including the upcoming dedication of the Command Sgt. Maj. Bennie G. Adkins State Veterans Home in Enterprise. This new facility, a seven-year project, will house 174 residents and have 200 employees.
Davis, a retired U.S. Navy officer who served during the First Gulf War, did not comment on his future plans but expressed his commitment to leading the ADVA through the remainder of the year. He acknowledged that more work is needed to support Alabama’s veterans and stated his dedication to fulfilling this goal in the coming months.
As Davis prepares to step down, the focus remains on the well-being of Alabama’s veterans and the continued efforts to support them. Despite the challenges faced, Davis expressed gratitude for the opportunity to serve and remains committed to the mission of the ADVA.
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