Lang
7/29/20
North Liberty’s city council unanimously adopted a public health initiative Tuesday advising those in North Liberty to keep social distance, to wear face shields or cloth masks in public settings, and businesses to adopt must-wear policies.
The initiative notes that reducing the transmission of the coronavirus is critical to the reopening of schools, recovery of businesses and community health.
Reusable, washable masks are available through the North Liberty Library during its business hours, by emailing northlibertylibraryservices@gmail.com or by calling (319) 626-5701.
Also Tuesday, the Johnson County Board of Health drew up an enforceable mandate that would require face coverings in public. A vote on the measure is scheduled for Monday.
The mandate is similar to a proclamation made by Iowa City Mayor Bruce Teague, which set up enforcement making failure to comply punishable as a simple misdemeanor.
The Johnson County Board of Supervisors issued its own mask mandate last week, while acknowledging that it’s not enforceable.
Governor Kim Reynolds has already said that counties, cities and other municipalities cannot issue their own mandates in conflict with the state’s recommendation that residents follow CDC guidelines.