Getting a bit of push-back are we? From our local fish-wrap:
County ends talks about COVID-19 civil penalties
The Skagit County Board of Health canceled plans Thursday to consider civil penalties for violating county health orders, including those related to COVID-19, as the Public Health department shifts its focus to vaccinations.
Public Health Director Jennifer Johnson said at a meeting that her department's priorities have changed significantly since the idea of civil penalties was proposed Dec. 22.
She said she is concerned that creating a financial penalty — proposed as a $50 fine for first-time violators — would anger the public and reduce compliance with such health precautions as masking, social distancing and limiting occupancy in businesses.
Decision was not just a majority - it was unanimous:
All five members of the board agreed to no longer consider civil penalties.
Good - they need to spend their time doing county-related business. Not wasting their time with virtue signaling.
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