Appleton Requires Masks Inside City Run Facilities; Mandate Not Extended Beyond City Owned Facilities

The City of Appleton has reinstituted a requirement that masks be worn inside city-owned facilities. This does not extend to businesses or anything beyond city-owned facilities.

Alderperson Kristin Alfheim (District 11) posted publicly with a behind the scenes look at the actions taken last night at the Common Council meeting.

Last night the Mayor, following the CDC’s guidance has reinstated the usage of masks for city employees while indoors.

I was not amused, as I feel we are being asked to take steps to protect those who are not asking to be protected, but I complied out of respect of the Mayor and staff.

The Mayor acknowledged everyone’s disappointment and asked that we work through the situation with kindness, civility and respect.

Towards the end of the meeting, a resolution was brought forward by Alders Hartzheim, Reid and Doran arguing the Mayor doesn’t have the authority without a permanent Health Officer in place. I had hoped we were past this….”

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