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Former Arizona Emergency Director: Job Had Become Duplicative

Maria Polletta
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Maria Polletta in the KJZZ studio in 2019.

In the midst of this pandemic, Arizona’s emergency management director has resigned. And, in doing so, Wendy Smith-Reeve criticized Gov. Doug Ducey’s management of the state’s response to COVID-19 and said her function had become duplicative. 

Maria Polletta spoke with Smith-Reeve and has been following this developing story for the Arizona Republic, and Polletta joined The Show to share her perspective.

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