Mequon Weekly Bulletin - December 18, 2020
UPCOMING MEETINGS
No Meetings Scheduled: December 18, 2020 - January 1, 2021
COVID-19 Update for the Week Ending Friday, December 18
The City of Mequon, in coordination with the Washington/Ozaukee Public Health Department and other state and federal agencies, continues to monitor the spread of COVID-19.
- As of this afternoon, the State has recorded 451,676 confirmed cases of COVID-19 and 4,315 associated deaths. Of the cases in Wisconsin, 5,784 confirmed cases and 45 related deaths have been in Ozaukee County, based on information from the Washington/Ozaukee Public Health Department (WOPHD).
- As noted last week, Washington and Ozaukee Counties have partnered with Curative, Inc. to provide free oral COVID-19 testing at Washington County Fair Park and Ozaukee County Fairgrounds. Testing began this week and will remain available Monday through Friday. The tests are self-administered PCR oral swabs. Results are texted or e-mailed within 48 hours. Testing is open from 8:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. on Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays, and from 10:00 a.m. - 6:00 p.m. on Tuesdays and Thursdays at each location. Residents do need to register ahead of time to guarantee a test and bring their insurance cards and a photo ID. Testing is free, with no out-of-pocket costs. Individuals without insurance will not be turned away. Appointments can be scheduled online through Curative's website.
Per usual, the City continues to encourage residents and businesses to help limit the spread of COVID-19 throughout the community by wearing a mask, adhering to proper social distancing protocols, avoiding large gatherings, following proper hygiene practices and staying home when sick.
Aldermanic Nomination Packets Now Available
Nomination papers are currently being circulated for Alderman in Districts 6, 7 and 8. Candidacy forms can be picked up from the Clerk’s Office or accessed through the City’s website. Signatures can be gathered now through January 5, 2021 when they are due by 5:00 p.m. at City Hall. Candidates for Alderman must obtain 20-40 signatures from constituents in their district to appear on the ballot. If a primary is needed, it will be held on February 16, 2021, prior to the spring election on April 6.
Fingerprinting Service Available
Fingerprinting is a service offered by the Mequon Police Department. This service is available on Tuesdays, Thursdays and Saturdays between 8:00 a.m. - 10:00 a.m. and 4:00 p.m. - 6:00 p.m. The fee for this service is $15. The Department uses a fingerprint card from its stock, or it will place prints on a card provided by the requestor. For further information, please call the Department’s Non-Emergency number at (262) 242-3500.
City Offices Closed for the Holidays
Non-emergency City Offices will be closed on Thursday, December 24 and Friday, December 25, in observance of the Christmas holiday. Additionally, non-emergency City Offices will be closed starting at noon on Thursday, December 31, and all day on Friday, January 1 in observance of the New Year. Non-emergency City Offices will continue to remain open during normal business hours on all other days throughout the remainder of the holiday season.
