So, it’s reopening day in VA. Couple of anecdotal points...
Theres palpable optimism in Central Va. Car biz is slightly better than expected. Many, many restaurants are doing strong takeout. Local online retail stuff is fairly robust. IOW, customers are spending.
Speaking of restaurants, Northam deciding to drop Phase 1 on an 85 degree Friday is a bold play. Opening up the patios. Lots of gray area in the regulations...some joints were throwing up tents and fold-ups in their parking lots on 72 hours notice to try and meet the specs. Pretty sure the state just threw up their hands and said “have at it”.
Fairfax and Richmond begged out for two weeks. Wisely.
Northam could’ve hedged his bet and waited a few days...gonna be 65 and raining on Wednesday. Giving all involved a few more days to prep. Go big next weekend.
Money talks. State needs revenue.