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Yankton City Commission to Review Emergency Ordinance

Yankton City Commission to Review Emergency Ordinance

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The Yankton City Commission will have another discussion of the emergency ordinance that limited public gatherings and shutdown many businesses due to the coronavirus pandemic.

Mayor Nathan Johnson says it is a difficult situation..

Johnson says the medical experts tell them the worst of the pandemic is still ahead…

Johnson says the know how hard it is for business owners and workers…

The commission will hold a work session on the issue at 6PM and then take up the ordinance for discussion at their regular meeting at 7PM. The meetings will be online streamed on the city’s Youtube channel.

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