San Jose City Council approves mayor's vaccine mandate following chaotic meeting
Protestors against the mandate came out in force prior to the meeting and during the meeting. City leaders in San Jose ultimately decided to approve it.
San Jose City Council approves mayor's vaccine mandate following chaotic meeting
City leaders in San Jose approved a controversial vaccine mandate despite strong opposition. Tuesday’s vote was unanimous. The new rule requires all visitors and staff to show proof they’re vaccinated at events of 50 or more people at city-owned buildings including the SAP Center.
San Jose City Council unanimously approves mayor's vaccine mandate
Dozens of anti-maskers, who predictably did not wear masks in the city chambers, forced the City Council to take a recess as they tried to get unmasked attendees out.
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