City of Oneonta common council votes on mask ordinance

The ordinance passed 5 to 2, but still requires a public hearing and the mayor's signature before it becomes law.

Officials are looking at what they can do to help stop the spread of the virus.

The proposition on the table was very similar to the state health department's requirement that a mask must be worn, when social distancing is not possible.

No vote was taken at the last meeting...different outcome this time...its your top story on this tuesday night.

The legislation passed tonight during the common councilmeetinh one common council member abstaining.

This legislation will require people to social distance and where that's not possible to wear masks within the city in public and private places.

Though the legislation passed... council members still had different opinions on the ordinance.

11:14:13 i think it's important thawe main quitvigilay measures with that being said i'm not 100% thrilled with where we ended up as a result of compromise through that discussion i don't feel that this legislation and totally protects folks in densely populated neighborhoods.

In two weeks, there will be a public hearing on this ordinance.

After that, the mayor has the option to veto or sign the legislation.

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