MoCo isn’t moving forward, despite MD going to Phase 2

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:Per MoCo Twitter: https://twitter.com/mococouncilmd/status/1268280065021935616?s=21

This is despite us having a 14-day decline in 6 of our 10 reopening metrics.

So parents who work at non-MoCo businesses that reopen will not have access to expanded childcare options, potentially putting them in a terrible position.

Elrich also continues to kill small businesses by allowing Target, Lowe’s, etc. to remain open, but not small businesses that are deemed “non essential.”

Which small businesses, specifically, aren't open?

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:Per MoCo Twitter: https://twitter.com/mococouncilmd/status/1268280065021935616?s=21

This is despite us having a 14-day decline in 6 of our 10 reopening metrics.

So parents who work at non-MoCo businesses that reopen will not have access to expanded childcare options, potentially putting them in a terrible position.

Elrich also continues to kill small businesses by allowing Target, Lowe’s, etc. to remain open, but not small businesses that are deemed “non essential.”

Which small businesses, specifically, aren't open?

They can only do curbside pickup, which is a huge hindrance to them. I just walked down a street in my neighborhood and walked past hardware stores, flower shops, etc. all with “we are closed until further notice” signs. For many of them, opening only for curbside pickup isn’t worth it.

Nail salons can’t open in MoCo, despite being able to open per Hogan. They are small businesses too.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:He is trying to keep everyone safe and well. It makes complete sense. I fully respect him for doing it.

I agree, we are unfortunately just not ready.

I agree too. I hope he remains cautious despite the vocal minority of openers.

Please provide evidence for your assertion, using data. You can consult the dashboard here: https://www.montgomerycountymd.gov/HHS/RightNav/Coronavirus-data.html

[Anonymous]

What else is new? MoCo is run by insane liberal Democrats who constantly have to try to control every aspect of your life.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:What else is new? MoCo is run by insane liberal Democrats who constantly have to try to control every aspect of your life.

Wrong.

I would not be doing a Republican vs Democrat right now. Republican's support Trump, given there is not one thing any Republican can say that Trump himself has done since he has been in the WH you do not have a leg to stand on here.

President's have jobs to do and ours has failed miserably. What has he done? Except kill 105,000 people, divide us, gas light, and lie.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:He is trying to keep everyone safe and well. It makes complete sense. I fully respect him for doing it.

I agree, we are unfortunately just not ready.

I agree too. I hope he remains cautious despite the vocal minority of openers.

Serious question: what would make you feel safe to open? If we had a clearer understanding of what we are waiting for, we would find it easier to wait.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:Per MoCo Twitter: https://twitter.com/mococouncilmd/status/1268280065021935616?s=21

This is despite us having a 14-day decline in 6 of our 10 reopening metrics.

So parents who work at non-MoCo businesses that reopen will not have access to expanded childcare options, potentially putting them in a terrible position.

Elrich also continues to kill small businesses by allowing Target, Lowe’s, etc. to remain open, but not small businesses that are deemed “non essential.”

Which small businesses, specifically, aren't open?

They can only do curbside pickup, which is a huge hindrance to them. I just walked down a street in my neighborhood and walked past hardware stores, flower shops, etc. all with “we are closed until further notice” signs. For many of them, opening only for curbside pickup isn’t worth it.

Nail salons can’t open in MoCo, despite being able to open per Hogan. They are small businesses too.

Which street in which neighborhood has hardware stores, flower shops, etc.? And why isn't curbside pick-up worth it?

Yes, nail salons can't open.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:Per MoCo Twitter: https://twitter.com/mococouncilmd/status/1268280065021935616?s=21

This is despite us having a 14-day decline in 6 of our 10 reopening metrics.

So parents who work at non-MoCo businesses that reopen will not have access to expanded childcare options, potentially putting them in a terrible position.

Elrich also continues to kill small businesses by allowing Target, Lowe’s, etc. to remain open, but not small businesses that are deemed “non essential.”

Which small businesses, specifically, aren't open?

They can only do curbside pickup, which is a huge hindrance to them. I just walked down a street in my neighborhood and walked past hardware stores, flower shops, etc. all with “we are closed until further notice” signs. For many of them, opening only for curbside pickup isn’t worth it.

Nail salons can’t open in MoCo, despite being able to open per Hogan. They are small businesses too.

Which street in which neighborhood has hardware stores, flower shops, etc.? And why isn't curbside pick-up worth it?

Yes, nail salons can't open.

Mine does.

They can’t do enough business curbside to make opening up worth it.

You know Hogan has allowed nail salons to open by appointment, right? Elrich is just not allowing it in MoCo.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:He is trying to keep everyone safe and well. It makes complete sense. I fully respect him for doing it.

I agree, we are unfortunately just not ready.

I agree too. I hope he remains cautious despite the vocal minority of openers.

Serious question: what would make you feel safe to open? If we had a clearer understanding of what we are waiting for, we would find it easier to wait.

Exactly. Elrich and Gayles have given zero sense of the benchmarks needed to go to Phase 2, despite the fact that the dashboard looks quite good.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:He is trying to keep everyone safe and well. It makes complete sense. I fully respect him for doing it.

I agree, we are unfortunately just not ready.

I agree too. I hope he remains cautious despite the vocal minority of openers.

Serious question: what would make you feel safe to open? If we had a clearer understanding of what we are waiting for, we would find it easier to wait.

Exactly. Elrich and Gayles have given zero sense of the benchmarks needed to go to Phase 2, despite the fact that the dashboard looks quite good.

Good lord. Bunch of whiners. If you don't like how they are performing, run for the office. Until then, it's their call.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:He is trying to keep everyone safe and well. It makes complete sense. I fully respect him for doing it.

I agree, we are unfortunately just not ready.

I agree too. I hope he remains cautious despite the vocal minority of openers.

Serious question: what would make you feel safe to open? If we had a clearer understanding of what we are waiting for, we would find it easier to wait.

Exactly. Elrich and Gayles have given zero sense of the benchmarks needed to go to Phase 2, despite the fact that the dashboard looks quite good.

Good lord. Bunch of whiners. If you don't like how they are performing, run for the office. Until then, it's their call.

Umm ... their decisions are impacting people’s lives! Businesses can’t reopen, except for anemic curbside pickup (and in some cases not at all). This is about people’s livelihoods.

You really don’t get it.

[Anonymous]

I mean, we're probably a week or so behind in going to Phase II. At this point, it's just optics. Does anyone really think that a week is going to make that much difference, either in epidemiological or economic consequences at this point?

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:I mean, we're probably a week or so behind in going to Phase II. At this point, it's just optics. Does anyone really think that a week is going to make that much difference, either in epidemiological or economic consequences at this point?

No. Really what’s pissing me off is the incompetence.

[Anonymous]

The road to hell is paved with good intentions. Erlich can say all he wants about trying to do good. In the end tons of businesses will shutter. Tax returns will implode after tons of businesses go under. To plug budget holes they'll try to raise taxes in residents, but by then it is too late because MoCo will be undesirable to live since all of the swanky amenities are now out of business. The budget situation will get worse as people leave to flee taxes and no longer desirable living. The situation then gets thrust into a downward spiral......all because you have idiots like Elrich who are do gooders over stepping with their govt reach because they are high on power. Elrich and the county council are your typical far left liberals who must control every aspect of your life. They think they're doing good but are building us the road to hell, personally laying it brick by brick.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:He is trying to keep everyone safe and well. It makes complete sense. I fully respect him for doing it.

I agree, we are unfortunately just not ready.

I agree too. I hope he remains cautious despite the vocal minority of openers.

Serious question: what would make you feel safe to open? If we had a clearer understanding of what we are waiting for, we would find it easier to wait.

Exactly. Elrich and Gayles have given zero sense of the benchmarks needed to go to Phase 2, despite the fact that the dashboard looks quite good.

Good lord. Bunch of whiners. If you don't like how they are performing, run for the office. Until then, it's their call.

Umm ... their decisions are impacting people’s lives! Businesses can’t reopen, except for anemic curbside pickup (and in some cases not at all). This is about people’s livelihoods.

You really don’t get it.

I get it he is doing it for the safety of people. I am okay with that.