HomeMy WebLinkAbout02. 21-255MAY 14, 2021 21-255 RESOLUTION
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AS AMENDED
PURPOSE: ENCOURAGE THE PUBLIC TO COMPLY WITH CDC COVID-19
GUIDELINES AND TO OBTAIN COVID-19 VACCINE
INITIATED BY: COUNCIL MEMBER FORD
WHEREAS, a novel strain of the coronavirus named COVID-19 continues to
circulate in the Oshkosh community; and
WHEREAS face masks are an effective tool for limiting the spread of COVID-19;
and
WHEREAS the Wisconsin State Supreme Court struck down Wisconsin’s state
mask mandate on March 31, 2021; and
WHEREAS CDC guidelines released May 13th stated "fully vaccinated people no
longer need to wear a mask or physically distance in any setting, except where required
by federal, state, local, tribal, or territorial laws, rules, and regulations, including local
business and workplace guidance;" and
WHEREAS COVID-19 vaccines are a safe and effective tool for preventing
COVID-19 infections; and
WHEREAS COVID-19 vaccines are readily available to Oshkosh residents.
NOW, THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED by the Common Council for the City of
Oshkosh that the City of Oshkosh encourages all residents and businesses to continue
following the latest CDC masking recommendations; and masks are still required on
GO Transit Systems and other Transit Systems per the Presidential Executive Order
Effective until September 13, 2021
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the City of Oshkosh encourages all eligible
residents to receive a COVID-19 vaccine; and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the City of Oshkosh supports a public
education campaign encouraging vaccination.
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