Many local officials across Arizona have announced their plans to implement face mask requirements. Governor Doug Ducey announced on Wednesday during a press conference that local governments were allowed to set their own face mask mandates if they so choose.
As of now the list below is cities that have announced the dates of their face mask requirements or immediate mandates. Rules vary by city so be sure to check with your local leaders on the rules & regulations.
List below:
- Avondale
- Via the Avondale Mayor,
- "Prior to the Governor’s announcement, Avondale had already decided to implement a mask requirement for all individuals entering a city facility (effective June 22.)"
- Bisbee
- Effective June 18 at 12:00 a.m., "All persons within the city of Bisbee will wear a mask designed for or appropriate to the halt and spread of COVID 19 virus while in public."
- Casa Grande
- Residents are now required to wear masks when in public buildings and private businesses.
- Carefree
- "In response to Governor Ducey’s directive on June 17th, today the Town of Carefree issued a proclamation requiring that face masks be worn in any public area within the Town of Carefree to assist in reducing the spread of COVID-19." See the full proclamation here: https://facebook.com/TownOfCarefree
- Chandler
- Officials with the city of Chandler state that, "there will be a City Council work session [June 18] at 4 p.m. to discuss the use of face coverings and masks."
- Flagstaff
- Flagstaff city officials say the use of masks or face coverings will be required in public areas, beginning 8:00 p.m. on June 20.
- Gila River Indian Community
- “With positive tests for coronavirus continuing to spike in Arizona, I am determined to exercise an abundance of caution,” said Gov. Stephen Roe Lewis. “In the face of such a serious situation statewide, my new Executive Order requires all persons on Community lands to wear a mask when in public and not on a federal or state right of way. I am working with our Police and Public Health Departments, and our Office of General Counsel to implement effective enforcement for this new critical public health measure.”
- Gilbert
- The Gilbert Town Council has adopted an emergency order requiring the wearing of face masks in public effective June 19 at 5 p.m.
- The emergency order will remain in effect for at least 30 days.
- Kingman
- "Governor Ducey announced new public health guidance and a new Executive Order 2020-40 to respond to the COVID-19 public health emergency. Therefore, beginning Monday, June 22, 2020, anyone entering a city government building will be required to wear a mask; this includes city team members and members of the community."
- Mesa
- The Mesa City Council is meeting Friday to discuss the provisions of the proclamation mandating masks. It is my intent for school districts to implement mask policies that make sense for a classroom environment.
- Payson
- "It is with mixed feelings that I am implementing the mandate of the public wearing of masks as of 5pm today until further notice. I am working hard to continue to try and keep the balance between personal safety and keeping our businesses open. I am asking that you continue with the other safety measures we have been adhering to - social distancing and hand sanitizing,"stated Mayor Tom Morrissey.
- Peoria
- "I am working with Peoria City Council and our Executive team to determine a Peoria plan that is measured and thoughtful, which I hope to share more about very soon," stated Mayor Cathy Carlat.
- Phoenix
- In a 7-2 vote on June 19, the Phoenix City Council voted to implement the wearing of facial coverings in the public to stop the spread of coronavirus.
- San Luis
- Mayor Gerardo Sanchez and Vice Mayor Maria Cecilia Cruz signed a proclamation and continued a Declaration of Emergency mandating face coverings in public spaces that went into effect June 17.
- Salt River Pima-Maricopa Indian Community
- "The Gila River Indian Community announced today, June 18, 2020 protective face coverings will be mandatory on GRIC tribal lands when in public locations. The measure is meant to ensure the safety and health of the Community’s members, children, elders, and all Gila River employees." Read more at https://srpmic-nsn.gov/community/announcements
- Scottsdale
- In a statement released Thursday afternoon, officials with the city of Scottsdale say masks will be mandatory in the city, beginning 5:00 p.m. on June 19.
- Tempe
- Tempe Mayor Mark Mitchell issued an emergency proclamation Thursday to require that all individuals within the City of Tempe
- Tolleson
- The Mayor signed a proclamation Friday, which will go into effect June 20, 2020 at 8:00 a.m. requiring face coverings in public places.
- Tucson
- Beginning at 6am on Saturday, face coverings will be required to wear in public in
- Yuma
- The Chairman of the Yuma County Board of Supervisors issued a proclamation effective 1:00 p.m. June 18, requiring face coverings for the purpose of mitigating the spread of COVID-19.