Williams City Council Chooses Not To Follow Coconino County’s Coronavirus Proclamation

The Williams City Council held an emergency meeting Thursday to address Coconino County’s proclamation to close bars, indoor meeting places and other entities. The council voted recommending that businesses affected follow the proclamation, however the city council voted against following it as a city. Council officials say businesses in Williams that decide to not follow the county proclamation is asked to follow CDC guidelines, which includes social distancing, washing hands often and no groups larger than ten.