{"id":3000,"date":"2021-06-04T09:33:55","date_gmt":"2021-06-04T16:33:55","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/blog.piercecountywa.gov\/executive\/?p=3000"},"modified":"2023-06-26T13:33:53","modified_gmt":"2023-06-26T20:33:53","slug":"how-do-you-really-feel","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/blog.piercecountywa.gov\/executive\/2021\/06\/04\/how-do-you-really-feel\/","title":{"rendered":"How do you really feel?"},"content":{"rendered":"

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As we approach the opportunity to \u201copen up\u201d and return to the office, we knew you and your colleagues would have some questions.\u00a0 And, you did not disappoint!<\/p>\n

I received a record number of questions from folks in advance of the Town Hall, and you added many more \u201clive\u201d during the Zoom meeting.<\/p>\n

I think it would surprise no one that the most frequently asked questions were about masks.\u00a0 Must I wear them? Am I allowed to wear them? Can I ask others to wear them?<\/p>\n

Here\u2019s the deal: we expect every County employee to treat others with respect – that includes co-workers, customers and our community. While some groups led by other elected officials will have their own guidelines and expectations, for the most part fully vaccinated employees may enter County buildings and do their work without wearing a mask. And, those who are not vaccinated must wear a mask. Pretty straightforward.\u00a0 Until it\u2019s not.<\/p>\n

I know and respect the many reasons why people choose to get vaccinated and why they choose not to.\u00a0 And, you are expected to respect them, too. You may not agree but we will not allow anyone to be harassed or otherwise mistreated for their choice.<\/p>\n

Okay, now that we\u2019re clear on that, there were a few other questions to address, including guidelines around working from home, the status of the class and comp update, and how we can bridge the broadband divide. \u00a0I invite you to grab a snack and watch the replay here:<\/p>\n