DENVER (AP/The Denver Post) — Colorado’s governor is criticizing a former Florida lieutenant governor who complained that his vacation was ruined when Vail closed its ski resort over coronavirus concerns.
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Florida's Jeff Kottkamp tweeted that his family's vacation was destroyed after industry giants Vail Resorts and Alterra Mountain Company closed dozens of North America's well-known resorts.
Colorado Gov. Jared Polis and Democratic state Sen. Kerry Donovan were quick to react. Polis thanked Kottkamp on Twitter for his “deep concerns regarding the health of our residents.”
Donovan says Vail should be commended for its difficult decision. Kottkamp says he understands Vail's decision but that its no-warning announcement hurt thousands of visitors to the state.
Hi, Lt. Gov. I represent Vail in the CO Senate. That @vailmtn prioritized the health of our mountain community over profits is a public service. We should be commending, not complaining.
— Kerry Donovan (@KerryDonovanSD5) March 15, 2020
But, please keep thinking of yourself.#copolitics https://t.co/edHvPGPqdr
