It’s worth noting that the first real action of Marina as Safety Committee chair is to take away freedom. Freedom to choose. Has the Constitutionality of the ordinance been considered? The City will be on the hook for legal expenses. Consider the economic impact of people choosing to go to other communities for business or fun to avoid wearing masks. The City’s budget is strained enough without the need to provide HUNDREDS of THOUSANDS of masks. If you believe in Milwaukee then you know we are well able to make the decision for ourselves. I strongly oppose this action. Vote NO!
We MUST required mandated mask wearing in public spaces, especially indoor settings such as stores, post offices, doctor's offices etc . There is overwhelming scientific evidence to support it's efficacy and it is VERY easy to do. No one should feel that they are risking their lives to fulfill their basic needs!
I am a nurse in a nursing home. My partner works in a grocery store. Please for the safety of ourselves and my residents, mandate folks in the city of Milwaukee wear something that demonstrably slows the spread of a potentially fatal disease.
With the understanding that certain businesses are essential and need to remain open, this mandate would be ensuring protection for essential workers as well as the general public. Cases are rising every day, masks will slow the spread.
I do not support this simply due to the outdoor mandate. If it was simply to mandate masks within stores and public buildings, I would reluctantly support it. However, requiring masks outdoors not only is difficult to impossible to enforce, it also puts many who are running, biking, and simply walking down the street in a position where they would be required to throw a mask on if they pass people on a sidewalk. In addition, documented cases of Covid spreading from being outdoors is little to none, and I feel this is an incredible overreach of government to mandate.
If I am forced to risk my life for a low paying job daily the least this city could do is enforce a mask policy to reduce risk of transmission. Especially on public transport
It is the city government's responsibility to protect the health of its citizens. With all the confusing messages out there about what to do, it's important that the city provide leadership and science based guidance. In addition, local businesses are asking the city to pass this ordnance so they don't each have to try to enforce an individual rule. They want help protecting the health and well-being of their employees and customers.
Strongly support. No more time to waste. Aside from individuals not doing the right thing by wearing masks there are essential businesses not masking staff and acting like covid doesn’t exist. My son works at one such place. No one should have to choose between a paycheck and their health. This is a bare minimum we can all do to help each other. It’s not about politics or freedoms - we shouldnt have the freedom to endanger others.
This is not a political issue. This is a matter that health experts have time and time again spoken in support of. The more we discover about COVID, the more evidence there has been that masks are fundamental for minimizing the spread of COVID. Please listen to medical professionals and take the necessary steps to protect the people first, while also providing aid to Milwaukee's economy.
Personal freedoms DO NOT APPLY TO PUBLIC HEALTH CRISES. If people aren't going to wear a mask on their own volition, THE BARE MINIMUM TO PREVENT SPREAD OF DISEASE, then a mandate is necessary. You know what infringes on personal freedom? DYING, REDUCED LUNG FUNCTION, NERVE DAMAGE, ORGAN DAMAGE. The sooner EVERYONE WEARS MASKS the sooner EVERYONE CAN GO BACK TO NOT WEARING MASKS. The people threatening to boycott Milwaukee if this passes, THAT'S GREAT KEEP YOUR COVID CARRYING BUTTS AWAY FROM MY CITY.
Please mandate masks. This is a healthcare issue. They have been proven time and time again to work despite one’s 4 second google search. We are one of the only countries having issues getting it together, masks will help start to slow the spread. Antibodies do not stay in ones system very long so we can contract this virus MULTIPLE times.
I think this pandemic and has greatly hurt Milwaukee businesses and restaurants are alike, it is time to move on and stop damaging peoples finances, I can guarantee if this mandate passes I will not be shopping or attending any restaurants in the city of Milwaukee and take my business to the surrounding cities that don't mandate mask
I fully support the mask mandate. It is a very simple way to help contain the spread. This is not a political issue, this is a public safety and health issue.
Strong, strong, strong support. We need this badly.
I support the mask mandate in efforts to keep our community safe.
It’s worth noting that the first real action of Marina as Safety Committee chair is to take away freedom. Freedom to choose. Has the Constitutionality of the ordinance been considered? The City will be on the hook for legal expenses. Consider the economic impact of people choosing to go to other communities for business or fun to avoid wearing masks. The City’s budget is strained enough without the need to provide HUNDREDS of THOUSANDS of masks. If you believe in Milwaukee then you know we are well able to make the decision for ourselves. I strongly oppose this action. Vote NO!
We MUST required mandated mask wearing in public spaces, especially indoor settings such as stores, post offices, doctor's offices etc . There is overwhelming scientific evidence to support it's efficacy and it is VERY easy to do. No one should feel that they are risking their lives to fulfill their basic needs!
Mandating masks is the very minimum we can do.
I am a nurse in a nursing home. My partner works in a grocery store. Please for the safety of ourselves and my residents, mandate folks in the city of Milwaukee wear something that demonstrably slows the spread of a potentially fatal disease.
Strongly Support!
With the understanding that certain businesses are essential and need to remain open, this mandate would be ensuring protection for essential workers as well as the general public. Cases are rising every day, masks will slow the spread.
I do not support this simply due to the outdoor mandate. If it was simply to mandate masks within stores and public buildings, I would reluctantly support it. However, requiring masks outdoors not only is difficult to impossible to enforce, it also puts many who are running, biking, and simply walking down the street in a position where they would be required to throw a mask on if they pass people on a sidewalk. In addition, documented cases of Covid spreading from being outdoors is little to none, and I feel this is an incredible overreach of government to mandate.
If I am forced to risk my life for a low paying job daily the least this city could do is enforce a mask policy to reduce risk of transmission. Especially on public transport
It is the city government's responsibility to protect the health of its citizens. With all the confusing messages out there about what to do, it's important that the city provide leadership and science based guidance. In addition, local businesses are asking the city to pass this ordnance so they don't each have to try to enforce an individual rule. They want help protecting the health and well-being of their employees and customers.
Strongly support. No more time to waste. Aside from individuals not doing the right thing by wearing masks there are essential businesses not masking staff and acting like covid doesn’t exist. My son works at one such place. No one should have to choose between a paycheck and their health. This is a bare minimum we can all do to help each other. It’s not about politics or freedoms - we shouldnt have the freedom to endanger others.
Please make masks a public requirement. I worry about the health and safety of my family.
This is not a political issue. This is a matter that health experts have time and time again spoken in support of. The more we discover about COVID, the more evidence there has been that masks are fundamental for minimizing the spread of COVID. Please listen to medical professionals and take the necessary steps to protect the people first, while also providing aid to Milwaukee's economy.
Personal freedoms DO NOT APPLY TO PUBLIC HEALTH CRISES. If people aren't going to wear a mask on their own volition, THE BARE MINIMUM TO PREVENT SPREAD OF DISEASE, then a mandate is necessary. You know what infringes on personal freedom? DYING, REDUCED LUNG FUNCTION, NERVE DAMAGE, ORGAN DAMAGE. The sooner EVERYONE WEARS MASKS the sooner EVERYONE CAN GO BACK TO NOT WEARING MASKS. The people threatening to boycott Milwaukee if this passes, THAT'S GREAT KEEP YOUR COVID CARRYING BUTTS AWAY FROM MY CITY.
Please mandate masks. This is a healthcare issue. They have been proven time and time again to work despite one’s 4 second google search. We are one of the only countries having issues getting it together, masks will help start to slow the spread. Antibodies do not stay in ones system very long so we can contract this virus MULTIPLE times.
I think this pandemic and has greatly hurt Milwaukee businesses and restaurants are alike, it is time to move on and stop damaging peoples finances, I can guarantee if this mandate passes I will not be shopping or attending any restaurants in the city of Milwaukee and take my business to the surrounding cities that don't mandate mask
I fully support the mask mandate. It is a very simple way to help contain the spread. This is not a political issue, this is a public safety and health issue.
I am in full support of a mask mandate! Please make sure the people who are against actually live in the City of Milwaukee!
I oppose any mandating of any face coverings.