A civil fine of $50 or five hours of community service for those who do not abide by the mask-wearing requirement within ÃÛèÖÖ±²¥'s city limits will stay put, the council council agreed Tuesday night.
The council unanimously passed the ordinance to fall in line with what was set forth by the Pima County Board of Supervisors, who are requiring mask coverings in public places or areas where they cannot easily maintain a continuous physical distance of at least 6 feet from other persons.
Further, the city's provision keeps a penalty that was included in an emergency proclamation ordered by Mayor Regina Romero, which was superseded after Pima County passed its own ordinance.
That city's move is allowed by the city charter. It allows the council to “make regulations to prevent the spread of diseases." Romero previously said they would focus on education and not enforcement.
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County officials said last week that they are exploring legal avenues for potential violators of the ordinance after receiving complaints of businesses violating the requirement. The county ordinance currently has no enforcement provision unless specifically approved by the Board of Supervisors.
Photos: ÃÛèÖÖ±²¥ans Don Masks to help curb Coronavirus
ÃÛèÖÖ±²¥ans wearing masks, coronavirus
ÃÛèÖÖ±²¥ans wearing masks, coronavirus
Tom "Tiger" Ziegler: "I miss my work, my customers and my co-workers. I don't want my people to get this damn disease." June 30, 2020
ÃÛèÖÖ±²¥ans wearing masks, coronavirus
Rico Otero: "It's affected me by being limited in going out so much. Learn how to stay in more. Re-learning how to sanitize." June 2, 2020.
ÃÛèÖÖ±²¥ans wearing masks, coronavirus
Pamela Stewart: "We've been turned upside down. Everything is different. For African Americans, we wear a mask and glasses, if I go into a bank or a business I'm already judged. It's a double threat for us as I see it." June 2, 2020.
ÃÛèÖÖ±²¥ans wearing masks, coronavirus
Gabrielle Nunn: "Mostly my daughter. She has autism. The huge change has been stressful for her. She worries about me, being at work." May 14, 2020.
ÃÛèÖÖ±²¥ans wearing masks, coronavirus
Lori VanBuggenum: "Even though the distance hasn't changed, this has made me feel the furthest away from my family. Everyone is in Wyoming. I can't jump on a plane and go see them." May 5, 2020.
ÃÛèÖÖ±²¥ans wearing masks, coronavirus
Benjamin Johnson: "The word uncertainty just keeps coming to mind. I feel the biggest thing for me is being fully open to uncertainty with kindness and compassion." April 29, 2020.
ÃÛèÖÖ±²¥ans wearing masks, coronavirus
Cellisa Johnson: "It's affected me financially with my business as well as emotionally, not being able to be hands on with my clients." April 29, 2020.
ÃÛèÖÖ±²¥ans wearing masks, coronavirus
Bebe Barbosa: "I am a touching person. I like to hug. I'm missing the embracing." April 24, 2020.
ÃÛèÖÖ±²¥ans wearing masks, coronavirus
Logan Byers: "I'm very conscious how my actions affect other people now, more than ever. Every place I go to I'm conscious of how close I am to people." April 29, 2020.
ÃÛèÖÖ±²¥ans wearing masks, coronavirus
Elana Bloom: "It was very shocking. Everything I had planned for – my whole business was canceled over a two day period." Bloom owns Solstice, a textile business and would make most of her money in the Spring to help with the slower months of Summer. April 14, 2020
ÃÛèÖÖ±²¥ans wearing masks, coronavirus
Kristina Michelle: My cousin passed away four days ago in New Orleans. We can't get an autopsy for a while and there will be no funeral service. April 14, 2020
ÃÛèÖÖ±²¥ans wearing masks, coronavirus
Pat Fisher: "A friend of a friend is living with me and his three cats. It was only supposed to be temporary, but now he can't find a job or pay for a place to rent. The situation probably won't change until the Fall." April 14, 2020
ÃÛèÖÖ±²¥ans wearing masks, coronavirus
Lori Adkison: "This is reaffirming my belief in community." April 13, 2020
ÃÛèÖÖ±²¥ans wearing masks, coronavirus
Sammy Cabrera: "A lot of people grab what they don't need at stores. I don't like the way some people are acting." April 8, 2020.
ÃÛèÖÖ±²¥ans wearing masks, coronavirus
Jamie Galindo: "I'm getting over an ex-boyfriend and having to social distance is difficult." April 8, 2020.
ÃÛèÖÖ±²¥ans wearing masks, coronavirus
Michelle Arreola: "My whole life is on hold." Job interviews are postponed and the medical college admission test is on hold. April 8, 2020.
ÃÛèÖÖ±²¥ans wearing masks, coronavirus
Kent Bauman: "I've had less of an impact. I work for a solar company so we're running full steam. People are home and are thinking about self-sufficiency and thinking about the environment." April 16, 2020
ÃÛèÖÖ±²¥ans wearing masks, coronavirus
Trevonn Clark: "I miss going to restaurants and the movies." April 8, 2020.
ÃÛèÖÖ±²¥ans wearing masks, coronavirus
Laura Eliason: "I wonder when I'll be able to travel and see my family again." April 8, 2020.
ÃÛèÖÖ±²¥ans wearing masks, coronavirus
George Ortega, retiree: "I am retired. I wear a mask because it makes me feel good and others feel good." April 6, 2020.
ÃÛèÖÖ±²¥ans wearing masks, coronavirus
Fox Nopri: "It has definitely affected me by how I keep up with my behavioral health. Most of the places I go have been closed down or have set dates to close." April 6, 2020.
ÃÛèÖÖ±²¥ans wearing masks, coronavirus
Jeronimo "Mo" Madril, owner and executive chef of Geronimo's Revenge: "As an owner and driven person, I am very discouraged. It is what it is." April 6, 2020.
ÃÛèÖÖ±²¥ans wearing masks, coronavirus
David Clarke, unemployed bartender: "I am an out of work bartender. Jobs have instantly vanished." April 6, 2020.
ÃÛèÖÖ±²¥ans wearing masks, coronavirus
Leonel Cabrera. April 6, 2020.
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