September 2024 Group Watch: Head of AL Dept of Veterans Affairs Resignation Ends Standoff with Gov Ivey
Alabama Department of Veterans Affairs Commissioner Kent Davis submitted his resignation to Governor Kay Ivey, following a brief standoff between the state’s chief executive and the head of the state department. Davis’ resignation, effective December 31, came amid accusations from Ivey and other agencies of mismanagement of federal funds and a failure to cooperate with other state agencies. The governor had called a meeting of the State Board of Veterans Affairs to oust Davis, but that meeting was canceled after Davis’ resignation. Ivey said in a statement that her meeting with Davis was respectful, frank and informative, with both sides gaining new perspective and insight about the challenges each face in fulfilling their respective roles. In a joint letter, legislative leaders from both chambers, voiced their support for the governor’s position in the matter.
