The letters ask the local leaders to consider taking action such as:

• adopting an ordinance that imposes a civil penalty or fine (separate from issuing a Class 2 misdemeanor) for violating the provisions of a local ordinance that addresses the COVID-19 pandemic.’

• imposing a higher State of Emergency standard than those included in Cooper’s phase three executive order;

• imposing fines for businesses that do not enforce the mask requirements;

• establishing lower mass gathering limits than those required under phase three;

• curtailing the sale of alcohol earlier than 11 pm;

• closing high risk venues such as bars and night spots;

• limiting restaurant service.

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