HomeMy WebLinkAboutMask Resolution - The Vocal Minority WonMy name is Alex Nielsen. I am a near lifelong resident of Rexburg. My daughter and father are immunocompromised and would face a very difficult battle with COVID-19 if they are unfortunate
enough to catch it.
I am appalled at what I just watched transpire in the council chambers. Council members Johnson and Mann have earned my lifelong vote. The rest, including Mayor Merrill, just allowed
a very vocal minority to persuade you from doing what is right and the will of the majority - even by your own private polling - has been overruled.
Clearly by the lack of raised hands at the end of the meeting, this is a failed resolution. Masks require participation by all. I protect you, you protect me, and we are all protected.
We have had 31 cases in the last week.
That is roughly 37% of ALL cases reported in Madison during the pandemic. Tests take 5-7 days. We are only at the beginning of this spike and if we don't get ahead of it, it will only
get worse.
Lives are at stake and your actions tonight have needlessly put hundreds of lives in danger.
I am truly disappointed in what was so loudly praised as "democracy" tonight. That was anything but democracy.
Alex Nielsen