State, Phoenix tussle in COVID turf battle

Last week, the Phoenix City Council voted to halt athletic field reservations and tournaments at city-run venues.

By Kevin Stone | KTAR

Arizona’s statewide COVID-19 policy restricts what cities can do when it comes to battling the current surge of cases and hospitalizations, Phoenix Mayor Kate Gallego said.

“The governor’s executive order reserves those authorities to the governor,” she said during an interview with KTAR News 92.3 FM, referring to Gov. Doug Ducey’s action at the the beginning of the pandemic. “The city of Phoenix is taking this very seriously, and we have put the protections in place that we are able to do so.”

Last week, the Phoenix City Council voted to halt athletic field reservations and tournaments at city-run venues.

That added to Phoenix regulations that include a face mask mandate in public when social distancing isn’t possible, restricted access to city facilities and the closure of senior centers.

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