Editor’s note: The following information was provided by the City of Whitewater.

September 1, 2021- Effective immediately, based on guidance from the Centers for Disease
Control and Prevention (CDC), the City of Whitewater is now asking members of the public who are
conducting business in City-owned facilities to wear face masks, regardless of vaccination status, when in
indoor public spaces.

Reasonable efforts will be made to maintain physical distancing during public meetings occurring under the
requirements of the open meetings law. Participants and observers of public meetings subject to the open
meetings law are asked to wear a mask during the open public meeting, regardless of their vaccination status.
Remote participation by employees and visitors will also be made available to help participants achieve desired
physical spacing.

Masks are required to be worn by all City of Whitewater employees in public or common areas within city
facilities. Employees will not be required to wear masks while working outdoors.
For more information, visit https://www.whitewater-wi.gov/502/COVID-19-Community-Updates or call
262-473-1398.