"A business owner in downtown Snohomish (who shall remain nameless) has informed my family that the mayor of Snohomish, John T. Kartak, has gone around to all the businesses and told them that they are allowed to serve dine in meals as long as it is outdoor seating.I find this completely inappropriate, as it pressures those who have had job security with minimum contact to actually go and serve people, therefore not being able to social distance properly. They will also be in direct contact with customers germs (dirty dishes), and if people are eating, they are not able to wear masks to minimize spread. Some of those employees cannot afford to leave their job and wait weeks for unemployment. By pressuring them in this manner and working closer with the public, it not only puts themselves at risk, but also anyone they come into contact with as well. Please, consider putting an end to this and reaching out to Kartak, as this behavior goes against the laws in place by governor Inslee, as well as the letter that Kartak wrote with Jason Sanders (the Council President).I would also hope that these businesses would not be forced to close, and could instead receive a warning. They do not deserve to lose their entire livelihood due to the Mayor's incompetence.Thank you, and hope everyone is well.Shannon" - Shannon Johnson
The aforementioned complaint was filed by Shannon Johnson in Snohomish, Washington on Saturday May 9, 2020 with L&I DOSH Nathan Kresse against Mayor of Snohomish: John T. Kartak saying, Restaurants serving dine-in. Email address given was shannondaly4@gmail.com and phone number given was 425-478-8580.