City council voted to update its COVID-19 policy Tuesday night, requiring any unvaccinated councillors to take twice weekly rapid tests. Ward 1 Coun. Michael van Holst, who created his own “creed” in order to seek a human rights exemption from the vaccine mandate, was the lone opponent. He said the policy creates needless division, hurts unity and doesn’t make much sense because he’s working remotely and attending meetings virtually. Read More
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