HomeMy WebLinkAboutResolution No. 2021-70KENAI
A RESOLUTION OF THE
GOVERNMENT MANDATES
COVID-19.
Sponsored by: Council Members Baisden and Winger
CITY OF KENAI
RESOLUTION NO. 2021-70
COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF KENAI, ALASKA, OPPOSING
REQUIRING VACCINES AND FACE COVERINGS RELATED TO
WHEREAS, the Council supports the rights of individuals and parents of minors to make personal
decisions with regard to their individual healthcare choices related to vaccines for COVID-19 and
face coverings; and,
WHEREAS, the Council supports the rights of businesses to make their own decisions with regard
to COVID-19 mitigation, if any, required within their establishments; and,
WHEREAS, the Council does not support government mandates requiring individuals to take
COVID-19 vaccines and or wear face coverings in public facilities, including schools, or for travel
related purposes.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF KENAI, ALASKA:
Section 1. The Council opposes all government mandates requiring individuals to take
COVID-19 vaccines or wear face coverings as a condition of employment, to be in public facilities
including schools or for travel related purposes.
Section 2. That this resolution takes effect immediately upon passage.
PASSED BY THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF KENAI, ALASKA, this 15t day of December, 2021.
ATTEST:
MAN GABRIEL SR., OR
City Clerk
'KENAI
City of Kenai 210 Fidago Ave, Kenai, AK 99611-7794 907.283.7535 www.lcenai.cityy
MEMORANDUM
TO: Mayor Gabriel and Council Members
FROM: James Baisden and Teea Winger, Council Members
DATE: November 19, 2021
SUBJECT: Resolution No. 2021-70, Opposing Vaccine and Face Covering
Mandates
Resolution No. 2021-70 is intended to make a general statement on behalf of the Council
opposing government mandates requiring people to become vaccinated against COVID-19 or to
wear face coverings as a condition of employment, for access to public facilities, including
schools, or for travel related purposes. This Resolution does not take a stance on behalf of Council
on the effectiveness of vaccines or face coverings in combating COVID-19 and its spread, or any
associated risks, but specifically opposes government mandates in this regard and contrarily
supports the choice of individuals, and parents of minors to make health related decisions for
themselves and those under their care. This Resolution also supports the rights of private
businesses to manage their businesses in regards to COVID-19 in a manner free of government
interference.
Your consideration is appreciated.