In response to the updated mask guidance from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), the Village of Pleasant Prairie is updating the mask policy for all Village facilities to masks recommended.
"The Village of Pleasant Prairie recommends all facility guests wear face-coverings to help keep our community safe," said Nathan Thiel, Village Administrator. "Although Kenosha County reports 54% of Pleasant Prairie's population is vaccinated, the CDC is recommending people wear masks, regardless of their vaccination status, to prevent further transmission of COVID-19."
The CDC announced that unvaccinated and fully vaccinated people should wear masks indoors when in areas with substantial and high transmission of COVID-19. Pleasant Prairie recommends all guests take preventative measures and wear masks that cover the nose and mouth when entering, leaving, or moving throughout Village facilities to help protect themselves and others. In addition, Village employees will wear masks when interacting directly with the public indoors. The updated Village mask policy begins Thursday, August 19, 2021. The Village policy is only for Village-owned facilities. Private establishments may govern their own policies, and the Pleasant Prairie Municipal Court requires masks for all court appearances.
The Village will continue hybrid public meetings featuring an in-person and virtual option. The Village Board and commission members will continue in-person meetings. Community members can choose to attend in-person or connect virtually. This method combines the benefits of live and virtual interactions between presenters, in-person attendees, and virtual attendees. During in-person meetings, Village staff in attendance will wear masks. The Village recommends all guests attending face-to-face wear a face covering for the safety of the community. Village of Pleasant Prairie’s virtual meeting information can be found online
here.