The Pima County Attorney’s Office, in a March 26 letter to County Administrator Chuck Huckelberry, says Arizona Gov. Doug Ducey does not have to legal authority to prevent the County Health Department from enacting reasonable public health measures.

Therefore, according to Deputy County Attorney Jonathan Pinkney, Resolution 2020-96 passed by the Board of Supervisors Dec. 4 is still in effect. The Resolution mandates everyone in Pima County over the age of 5 must wear a face mask over their nose and mouth, unless they have a qualifying exemption or are able to maintain physical distance.

Therefore, in consultation with the County Administrator and with Chief Medical Officer and Deputy County Attorney Dr. Francisco Garcia, County Health Department Director Dr. Theresa Cullen has instru

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