Sequim Vaccine Mandate Protest And Support For Resolution

RESOLUTION NO. R2021-___
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF SEQUIM CITY COUNCIL, EXPRESSING SUPPORT FOR OUR
SMALL BUSINESSES AND ESSENTIAL WORKERS INDIVIDUAL RIGHTS.
WHEREAS Section 1 of the 14th Amendment of the United States Constitution states: “No state shall
make or enforce any law which shall abridge the privileges or immunities of citizens of the United States:
nor shall any state deprive any person of life, or property, without due process of law: nor deny to any
person within it’s jurisdiction the equal protection of the laws”, and
WHEREAS Article 1 - Section 1 of the Washington State Constitution states: “All political power is
inherent in the people and government derives it’s just power from the consent of the governed and is
established to protect and maintain individual rights” and
WHEREAS Article 1, Section 2 of the Washington State Constitution states: “The Constitution of the
United States is the supreme law of the land,” and
WHEREAS the Washington State Department of Health has stated that the COVID-19 vaccines do not
prevent a person from being infected with COVID-19 nor do they prevent an infected vaccinated person
from spreading the virus to another person, and
WHEREAS on August 18th, 2021, Governor Inslee mandated that all K-12 and higher education
employees, as well as childcare providers, school staff, coaches, bus drivers, contractors, volunteers and
others working in school facilities must be vaccinated or be prohibited from engaging in work, and
WHEREAS the Governor has mandated that all state workers, workers in state agencies, workers at
educational settings and workers in healthcare settings be fully vaccinated by October 18, 2021, or be
prohibited from engaging in work, and
WHEREAS on September 2nd, 2021, the Director of Clallam County Department of Health stated
vaccinations are required to enter Peninsula restaurants/bars starting Saturday, September 4th which
includes proof of vaccinations or what is commonly referred to as “vaccination passports”, and
WHEREAS the policing of vaccinated citizens has now been placed on restaurant/bar owners resulting in
additional workload, fewer customers, and further strain on their ability to run a successful business.
WHEREAS the requirements being imposed on restaurant/bar owners is occurring when outdoor seating,
available for customers, is less desirable due to seasonal change in weather conditions which will result
in fewer customers, and
NOW THEREFORE BE IT, THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SEQUIM, WASHINGTON, DOES
HEREBY RESOLVE TO: 1) uphold the Constitution of the United States and the Constitution of the State
of Washington and to stand in strong support of the people in the City of Sequim and anyone else in the
County, and the State that believe their constitutional rights are being violated, and 2) stand in strong
support of all our state workers, educators and healthcare workers who are being forced to submit to
vaccines with fear of losing their employment, and 3) stand in strong support with our restaurant/bar
owners who will be financially impacted by the requirement to verify customers have been vaccinated
prior to allowing them to dine inside, and 4) condemn any form of discrimination towards any person that
does not possess or present proof of COVID-19 vaccine.
APPROVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SEQUIM, WASHINGTON, at a regular meeting
thereof held the __ day of ___ 2021. ________________________________
William Armacost, Mayor