Mandatory face masks in indoor public spaces will be a decision for the Halton Region.
An amendment to the motion was issued by Town Councillor for Ward 3, Rick Di Lorenzo. Councillor Di Lorenzo proposed that Milton follow suit with Halton Hills, Burlington, and Oakville in passing their own by-law. He called it a safety net in the event that the Halton Regional Council does not make the decision to pass the by-law.
The amendment fell through after a 5-4 vote among Councillors and Milton Mayor Krantz.
The vote count was recorded.
Councillors who voted for the amendment are: Colin Best (Regional Councillor for Ward 1), Kristina Tesser Derksen (Town Councillor for Ward 1), Rick Di Lorenzo (Town Councillor for Ward 3), Zeeshan Hamid (Regional Councillor for Ward 4).
Councillors who voted against the amendment are: Gordon Krantz (Milton Mayor), Rick Malboeuf (Regional Councillor for Ward 2), John Challinor II (Town Councillor for Ward 2), Mike Cluett (Regional Councillor for Ward 3), Sameera Ali (Town Councillor for Ward 4).
Councillor Challinor shared why he voted against the amendment.
His Regional Councillor counterpart, Rick Malboeuf, echoed Councillor Challinor’s thoughts.
Halton Region will consider a region-wide by-law for the mandatory use of masks on July 15, 2020.
For more information regarding non-medical masks, including how to properly wear, fit, remove, and clean your non-medical mask, visit the Halton Region Public Health website and the Government of Ontario website.
