Council nixes bill to punish people for coming into empty city

Chattanooga city council tables a plan Tuesday to arrest residents for violating CDC guidelines about “social distancing” during the CV-19 panic that has put the city under so-called emergency orders. Jerry Mitchell indicates the bill strikes a negative note when the city is getting ready to end the clampdown on business. By David Tulis / NoogaRadio 92.7 FM “This ordinance arrived on the agenda with no one from city council’s sponsorship,” Mr. Mitchell says. “Had a meeting with the mayor today, and he told me that he did not ask for this to be put on the agenda — as … Continue reading Council nixes bill to punish people for coming into empty city