TWIN FALLS, Idaho — Twin Falls City Council elected not to move forward with a proposed face mask mandate.
The city council voted 6-1 to table to face mask ordinance indefinitely after a motion from Councilman Barigar.
The decision came after a night of heated testimony. During the meeting, the council heard public comments from those who support the ordinance and those who are against it.
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The city council voted Monday (November 2) to direct city staff to draft an ordinance requiring face masks in public places. The council voted 5-2 to draft the ordinance.
The council's decision to table the mandate comes as the Magic Valley has seen a surge in COVID-19 cases.
The city council says the next steps moving forward will be discussing avenues for increased education surrounding COVID-19 prevention.
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