Should Wearing a Face Mask be Mandatory on Bainbridge Island?
On June 12, the Bainbridge Island City Council passed a resolution strongly recommending people wear face masks on properties that adjoin Winslow Way, from the Washington State Ferry Terminal to Grow Avenue. Check out this link for more detail on the resolution.
https://www.bainbridgewa.gov/CivicAlerts.aspx?AID=644.
Currently, employees of island businesses are required to wear masks, and any business can require patrons and customers to wear masks on their premises if they wish.
Meanwhile, three city council members - lead by Kirsten Hytopolous - are working on an ordinance that could potentially make it mandatory to wear a face mask on Bainbridge Island. It's not clear whether the ordinance will apply to just Winslow Way or whether it will include other parts of the island. It is also not clear exactly how it will be enforced. The council is set to take up the ordinance issue at its Tuesday June 23 meeting.
Please let your voice be heard on this important matter by contacting the Chamber of Commerce via email at
kevin@bainbridgechamber.com
or directly to the City Council, or both:
Kevin Dwyer
President/CEO
Bainbridge Island Chamber of Commerce
