Columbia County officials opted against imposing a mask mandate Monday despite requests from city officials and another county.
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Vern Gove, chairman of the Columbia County Board and its Executive Committee, argues against issuing a countywide mask mandate Monday during an Executive Committee meeting at the county administration building. Gove often removes his mask at public meetings.
Columbia County Board Supervisor Nancy Long of Lodi listens Monday during an Executive Committee meeting at the county administration building.
Columbia County Board Supervisor Denise Brusveen of Poynette sits in on an Executive Committee meeting Monday at the county administration building. She regularly attends board and committee meetings without a face covering.
Several Columbia County Board members did not wear masks -- or wore them incorrectly -- at the Jan. 20 board meeting, including Denise Brusveen of Poynette, at right.
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Portage City Administrator Shawn Murphy said finding out Columbia County officials decided against a countywide mask mandate was hardly surprising.
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