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I agree wholeheartedly with Tom: public sector workers should not have to be exposed to their unvaccinated co-workers. Furthermore, the public should not be forced to receive services from unvaccinated public employees.

I am disappointed with our County Commissioners, whom I have supported (and voted for) for taking the cowardly way out (sorry, but that is what it is) when it comes to this particular issue. As someone who spent almost all of his career in Federal and local government (in public health), I understand not wanting to "run afoul" of the civil service unions that we depend upon. That is not an acceptable excuse for dodging a critically important public health issue. Sit down with the unions, and negotiate some common sense, essential, steps that need to be taken in curbing COVID. Come to agreement. Some employees may leave, no matter the end result. Again, that is not a justifiable excuse for dodging this issue. I know recruiting qualified employees is a challenge. That's not an acceptable excuse for dodging this.

Vaccinated individuals working for County government, and the vaccinated public (as well as the unvaccinated) whom they serve, deserve to know that all County workers are vaccinated. Our County Commissioners really need to step up on this issue. Please listen to Dr. Berry.

And yes, this needs to apply to City of Port Townsend employees as well as County employees.