Скачать или смотреть Dispute over mask mandate at Island County ballot inspections escalates

A republican election observer in Island County was recently kicked out of the elections office for not wearing a mask, but county elections officials told KOMO News there is more to the story.

The incident happened Monday morning when observer Tracy Abuhl visited the office to observe the ballot inspection process. A video posted on social media by Rep. Jim Walsh shows what happened next. Abuhl was escorted out of the building by law enforcement.

But Island County Auditor Sheilah Crider told KOMO News' Paul Rivera that masks are only required in certain portions of the building. On Tuesday, Crider said the requirement is to keep staff and others visiting the building from getting sick.

Crider said in the August primary, 50% of the staff got COVID-19. With the election one week away, Crider said they could not function if they lost 50% of their staff again. She added that masks and gloves can also help protect workers from anything found on ballots or in envelopes.
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