Chattanooga holds $1,000 drawing for vaccinated residents

CHATTANOOGA (WDEF) – Chattanooga Mayor Tim Kelly announces his incentive plan to get more people to take the Covid vaccine.

The city will hold a weekly drawing for $1,000.

All Hamilton County residents who are fully vaccinated are eligible.

The first drawing comes on August 19.

And that winner will also get a pair of airline tickets to anywhere in the world, courtesy of American.

They will pick random winners after that.

“Far and away the most efficient way to emerge from this pandemic is for at least 70% of our population to get vaccinated,” said Kelly. “And that’s not just the opinion of our health experts here in Chattanooga and across the country, that’s common sense that dates back to the first smallpox vaccine in 1796. That’s why we’re taking this definitive step in the fight against the pandemic.”

The Vax 4 Cash Sweepstakes is a partnership between the city, Chattanooga Chamber Foundation, CARTA, American Airlines and others.

You’ll need to register at the website or pick up a paper registration at the Library.

“The only permanent way to end this pandemic and keep our city open for business is to vaccinate our way out of it,” said Justin Groenert, VP, Public Policy, Chattanooga Chamber. “Incentives are a powerful tool in the toolbox to increase our community’s vaccination rate to 70% and the Chamber supports incentives that help our businesses and employees stay healthy. We consider it an honor to partner with the City on this important initiative and are happy to play a continued role in helping Chattanooga emerge stronger from this pandemic.”

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