The Michigan Legislature included the following language in the budget that was signed yesterday by the governor:
“The director or a local health officer shall not issue or enforce any orders or other directives that require an individual in this state who is under the age of 18 to wear a face mask or face covering.” (mi.gov)
Will Ottawa County disregard the prohibition on mask mandates in Public Act 87 of 2021?
| Read Public Act 87 of 2021 on mi.gov |
YES, Ottawa County commissioners, on advice from Corporation Counsel Doug Van Essen, confirmed they will disregard the prohibition on forced masking in Public Act 87, risk state funding, and uphold the forced Mask Order on young students.
Reports are circulating that the following counties are lifting their mask orders:
- Allegan County
- Berrien County
- Ionia County
This is why the lawsuit filed against Ottawa County is so important! The rule of law must be followed. The lawsuit challenges the authority Ottawa County claims it has to issue mandates.
| 1. Join Ottawa Impact! |
| 2. Support the Lawsuit |
Ottawa County’s disregard for the Michigan Legislature casts more doubt on whether or not they are concerned with following the rule of law.
[Posted by Lori DeVries]
