Scottsdale mayor says COVID-19 hurt U.S. ‘psyche’ along with economy

Scottsdale Mayor Jim Lane, shown here in a 2015 file photo, told a forum of local government officials that communication has played a key role in reopening Arizona’s economy. /Photo by Gage Skidmore/Creative Commons

By Blake Freas | Cronkite News

The financial and health effects of COVID-19 have been well documented, but Scottsdale Mayor Jim Lane said Wednesday that he is just as concerned about the impact the pandemic has had on the American psyche.

“It was a gut punch to go from a strong economy to shutdown,” Lane said during a webinar with state and local government leaders from around the U.S. on the coronavirus’ impact.

His comments came as part of a discussion, sponsored by FiscalNote and CQ/Roll Call, on “State of the states: Reopening, budgets, and the prognosis for the rest of the year.”

READ ON:

Share this!

Additional Articles

News Categories

Get Our Twice Weekly Newsletter!

* indicates required

Rose Law Group pc values “outrageous client service.” We pride ourselves on hyper-responsiveness to our clients’ needs and an extraordinary record of success in achieving our clients’ goals. We know we get results and our list of outstanding clients speaks to the quality of our work.