HomeMy WebLinkAboutResolution 21-112-CCBOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
Grant County, Washington
RESOLUTION OF SUPPORT FOR RESOLUTION No. 21- //a -CC
GRANT COUNTY EMPLOYEES
CONCERNING POTENTIAL
EMPLOYMENT TERMINATION BASED
ON VACCINATION STATUS
WHEREAS, State and federal officials have put in place, or are openly considering, COVID-19
vaccination mandates for employees of certain public and private entities; and
WHEREAS, many of the aforementioned mandates, if not adhered to, carry the threat of
employment termination; and
WHEREAS, Grant County, as an employer, has not required any vaccination or knowledge
thereof as a prerequisite for employment; but fully supports the rights of employees to choose to
receive a COVID-19 vaccine or to choose to remain unvaccinated.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT HEREBY RESOLVED, that the Grant County Board of
Commissioners believes it is the right of each of the county's employees to choose for themselves
whether to receive a COVID-19 vaccine; and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that should COVID-19 vaccination mandates be imposed upon
local governments, the Grant County Board of Commissioners is committed to providing every
possible, legal accommodation and exemption to Grant County employees so that their freedom
of choice, personal autonomy, medical freedom and freedom of religion shall be preserved; and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Grant County Board of Commissioners recommends
all private entities take a similar stance in relation to their employees; and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Board of Grant County Commissioners urges members
of the Washington State legislature to convene for deliberation concerning the current emergency
powers delegated to Washington's governor.
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DATED this day of2021.
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BOARD OF COUNTY
COMMISSIONERS
AbstainT COU TY, ASHINGTON
Cindy C r, air
Danny E. tone, Vice -Chair
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