HomeMy WebLinkAboutCity Council Mask Mandate InitiativeDear City Council Members,
First off--thank you for all your efforts and work to support our wonderful community. I understand that an initiative will be discussed this evening regarding a city-wide mask mandate.
I would like to offer my support in favor of a mandate. As I've watched Madison County's COVID-positive numbers rapidly rise over the past week and read the very divisive comments
on social media, I am very saddened for our community. I would welcome an initiative that--though somewhat bothersome--could help slow the community spread of the virus.
When I read of yesterday's (July 16) Idaho daily total of 727 new cases and saw the 26% spike from the last-highest daily total of 577 (July 11), I realize that COVID-19 is affecting
our state and definitely not subsiding or even plateauing. That data, combined with the "Active Rate Per 10K" which puts Madison County at 8.4 (a full 50% higher than Bonneville County),
alarms me. I am very disheartened by how casual many citizens feel towards this virus and the rift it is causing in our community. I deeply desire for our schools to open next month,
but am concerned that if we don't take immediate steps, this might not be possible.
Thank you for your consideration--
DeeAnn Stoddard
249 South Mill Hollow Road
Rexburg, Idaho
deeannstoddard@hotmail.com
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