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Yankton City Commission to Debate Options of the Face Mask Mandate

Yankton City Commission to Debate Options of the Face Mask Mandate

Amy Leon, Nathan Johnson Photo: WNAX


The Yankton City Commission will hold a public hearing at their Monday night meeting and then possibly vote on the extension of the face mask mandate.
That ordinance was passed in early December as Covid-19 cases spiked.

City Manager Amy Leon says the health board met this week and will have a recommendation for commissioners…

Leon says the health board suggests people should continue to follow CDC pandemic guidelines…

Mayor Nathan Johnson says the face mask ordinance has become more divisive….

Commissioners meet Monday night, 7PM at the CM-TEA building.

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