Board of Aldermen 05-25-2021 Page 38
understand that they might be nervous is that all businesses should be willing to post on all their entrances
what their mask policy is. It is very simple. They are already almost all of them have this and it would restore
trust in walking into a business. Personally | hate masks, | absolutely hate them, | can’t breathe, | have
asthma. So | pretty much stay home. | probably will, after this is lifted as well, simply because even if | wear a
mask | am not as protected as | would be if the other person with the virus had the mask on. So! am not going
to take a chance, but | think we should really respect the people who would like the mask ordinance lifted, |
think it is past time and | think it should be signed as soon as possible without the addition of the
recommendations. Thank you Madam President.
President Wilshire
Alderwoman Kelly?
Alderwoman Kelly
Thank you. Good discussion. | am still hung up on access and access to City Hall. | know there are members
of the City and community who very much want to not wear masks anymore. But are we setting ourselves up
for a potential lawsuit by not allowing access to someone who might be immunocompromised and feel
uncomfortable coming to the City to do their day to day business?
President Wilshire
Is that a question Alderwoman Kelly?
Alderwoman Kelly
Yep.
President Wilshire
Anyone can sue us for anything, | think that would be an uphill climb.
President Wilshire
Are you all set Alderwoman Kelly?
Alderwoman Kelly
| would like a follow up?
President Wilshire
Yes.
Alderwoman Kelly
| would like to hear from the Mayor if we do not make them mandatory in City Buildings, would they be willing
to do a vulnerable population hour or something of that nature, | am concerned about access and everyone
feeling safe.
President Wilshire
Mayor Donchess?
