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Huntington Beach Bans Mask and Vaccine Mandates

In ​Response to Lockdowns and Mandates, Huntington Beach City Council Votes Against Future Impositions

In response to the lockdowns and⁢ mandates imposed⁤ by national,⁢ state, and local governments‌ in‍ 2020 and 2021, including mask‌ wearing and vaccine mandates, the Huntington Beach City Council in⁤ Southern California ‌took a stand. On September 5, they voted 4 to 3 against imposing any future mandates⁣ in ⁣the city, except for those who have tested positive for COVID-19.

Mayor Pro Tem Gracey Van‍ Der Mark, who brought ⁤the item to the ⁢council’s ​attention, expressed ⁤concerns about⁣ a⁣ possible COVID-19 resurgence and the potential for more mandates. During the​ meeting, she read from the agenda item, stating,‌ “The City Council of Huntington Beach should take a stand against ⁢government​ imposing on individual liberties and broadly imposing‍ response measures on individuals that have been proven to have ​little or no effectiveness.”

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The city’s conservative council majority, elected in November, supported the item. It directs‌ the⁢ city manager ​to bring a⁣ resolution to the next council ⁢meeting, declaring Huntington Beach a “no mask and no vaccine mandate city” for COVID-19 and its ​variants.

Councilors Natalie Moser, Dan​ Kalmick, and Rhonda Bolton, the⁢ city’s Democrat minority councilors, voted against the item. ​However, ⁢the ⁢agenda item⁢ clarifies that businesses⁤ still have the authority to impose their own ⁣regulations, including mask requirements for customers.

Councilman Kalmick strongly opposed the proposed ‌declaration⁣ during the lengthy council ​session, which lasted until almost‍ 3 a.m. He emphasized that the council members are ​not public health or research experts and questioned their authority to make public health‍ determinations.

Councilwoman Bolton echoed Kalmick’s sentiments, expressing frustration that​ the council was discussing COVID, masks, and vaccines instead⁤ of focusing on other pressing issues like the e-bike problem​ and homelessness.

Mayor​ Van Der Mark defended her proposed resolution, emphasizing that ‌it aims to protect residents’ personal freedom‍ and prevent government intrusion. She recalled past incidents where residents were⁤ restricted from enjoying the beaches ‌and state troopers were deployed to enforce mandates.

Mayor Tony Strickland echoed her sentiments, emphasizing the⁤ importance of making a statement‍ that the ⁤city will fight to protect individual freedoms and prevent a repeat of past restrictions.

During the meeting, residents had the opportunity to voice their opinions for and against the proposed resolution. One ⁤resident, a‌ licensed public ​health nurse in California, questioned the necessity of the resolution for non-existent imaginary COVID restrictions, suggesting ‌that the ‍council should ⁢focus‍ on infrastructure⁤ and community projects. On the other hand, a‍ mother ‍of five children spoke in ‌support of⁣ the resolution, advocating for individual choice and⁢ freedom regarding mask wearing and vaccinations.


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