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Delta County Sheriff Ed Oswald says he’s received a lot of calls in the wake of the Delta County Board declaring a “sanctuary county for business” on Monday. Oswald says it’s meant to show the state government how frustrated everyone is with continued shutdowns, but it does NOT mean businesses should re-open.
“You know, restaurants are governed by the health department, and taverns have a liquor license,” Oswald told RRN News. “These licenses will be in jeopardy if they open up. They’d be facing fines right away from the State of Michigan. We’ve seen fines in other parts of the state can be as much as $1,000 per day. This (county board resolution) by no means, means that a restaurant or bar can open. If they do, a judge is going to fine them.”
The sheriff says these health department rules are not enforced by departments like his, but are handled by state agencies. Oswald says it’s a tough situation, and the county board wanted to show their support with Monday’s resolution.
“I think there’s a lot of frustration from the owners of restaurants, bars. You know, you’ve got funeral homes that are restricted,” Oswald said. “You’ve got a lot of restrictions here from the state, and they’re seeing quite a bit open up, and I believe they’re (board members) just frustrated that nobody is listening in Lansing.”
Oswald says he’s not aware of any Delta County businesses re-opening after the county board’s resolution. He says business owners should instead make their voices heard in Lansing, or file for an injunction in local courts.
Delta County’s action on Monday happened as Baraga County went even further, saying in a letter to Lansing that freedom is being trampled by the state. The county board there, along with the sheriff, treasurer, and clerk, all signed a letter saying they would “take no action whatsoever” to enforce any of the Whitmer Administration’s continued shutdowns.”
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