Gov. Larry Hogan’s announcement today that the state was easing restrictions and moving to Phase 3 “has again taken us by surprise,” tweeted County Executive Marc Elrich.
With 97 new cases of COVID-19 in the county today and with no time to review Hogan’s order, Elrich tweeted that the county will take time to think it over before announcing when to move on to Phase 3, adding, “We will continue to follow the data and science in Montgomery County.”
Hogan said that Maryland counties have the power to decide when to move to Phase 3, but that he believes the state is ready for all businesses to reopen.
Today's announcement that the State is moving to Phase 3 on Friday has again taken us by surprise. Although I want to see our community open as quickly as possible, we also must proceed with care.
— Marc Elrich (@Marc_Elrich) September 1, 2020
Because we did not receive advance notice of the Governor’s decision, we need time to review the Governor’s orders to determine the best way forward.
— Marc Elrich (@Marc_Elrich) September 1, 2020
Because we did not receive advance notice of the Governor’s decision, we need time to review the Governor’s orders to determine the best way forward.
— Marc Elrich (@Marc_Elrich) September 1, 2020
We will do this over the next few days to determine the best way to move forward for our residents and businesses while protecting the public health.
— Marc Elrich (@Marc_Elrich) September 1, 2020
Elrich: Hogan’s Announcement to Ease Restrictions Was A ‘Surprise’
