Decatur still reviewing mandatory mask-wearing ordinance

Decatur still reviewing mandatory mask-wearing ordinance

It'll go into effect.

The ordinance was put on hold again last night after a lengthy work session and city council meeting.

Waay 31's max co-han spoke with the mayor today - and joins us with what he believes will come next.

Thats right guys, the mayor told me earlier today that he's heard the council is currently split 3-2 in favor of the ordinance.

But if it is passed, bowling says he'll need time to review it before he can get behind it.

"i would just take some time and listen, read, maybe a few edits, i don't know, we just have to see.

I get ten days to look at it."

The mayor told me the current state health order leaves local governments without a lot of direction when it comes to masking.

"if the governor would simply add one more sentence to the order about masks, it would make it better for municipalities across the state - versus one municipality doing something and another one not."

Bowling said he is a supporter of masking - and both he and his family wear them.

But he said as an elected official - it's difficult to support a decision that has people divided.

"i hear from those that would like to have facial coverings and have it mandated, but by far the majority is those that don't want it mandated."

After monday's work session, mayor bowling said he's heard from even more people against the ordinance.

"yes, they're sensing that the council is going to find favor with it."

I called the city council president, along with other members of the city council today.

None responded to calls for comment.

Reporting live in decatur max cohan, waay 31 news.

The next dectaur city council meeting is scheduled for july 20th.

The agenda hasn't