Jackson County Executive recommends public health order requiring universal masking for K-12 schools

Jackson County Executive recommends public health order requiring universal masking for K-12 schools

admin January 13, 2022

January 13, 2022 By Marshanna C. Smith, Jackson County PIO KANSAS CITY, Mo. – Jackson County Executive Frank White, Jr. – in consultation with Jackson County Health Department Acting Director Ray Dlugolecki, MPH and Emergency Management Coordinator Troy Schulte – is recommending a public…

Jackson County Legislature Voted Against New Mask Mandate

admin December 13, 2021

COVID Cases Climbing, No Mask Mandate December 13, 2021 By Mallory Herrmann , Staff Reporter There will not be a new mask mandate for the county. The Jackson County Legislature voted 5–4 on Monday against issuing a new mask mandate in the…

Lee’s Summit City Council to Hold a Special Session on Dec. 13

admin December 10, 2021

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE December 10, 2021 The Lee’s Summit City Council will hold a special session on Dec. 13 at 4 p.m. to consider a resolution in response to a pending decision regarding a mask mandate by the Jackson County Legislature. If Resolution…

Jackson County Legislature rescinds mask mandate

admin November 12, 2021

November 12, 2021 Media Release KANSAS CITY, Mo. – Today, the Jackson County Legislature voted 5-4 to rescind the mask mandate for Jackson County, effective immediately. Jackson County Executive Frank White, Jr. and Health Department Director Bridgette Shaffer, MPH, are thankful for the community’s commitment to…

Lee’s Summit City Council Opposes County Mask Mandate

staff2 November 11, 2021

Mallory HerrmannStaff Reporter The City of Lee’s Summit has approved a resolution expressing its opposition to the Jackson County Health Department’s mask mandate. The resolution urges a repeal of the county mandate, though the statement will have no practical impact on the…

Jackson County Legislature approves mask mandate extension

admin August 30, 2021

August 30, 2021 Today, a majority of the Jackson County Legislature voted to extend the County’s public health order requiring mask-wearing in indoor public places for those 5 and older. The health order remains in effect until 11:59 p.m. on Thursday, October…