LINCOLN- Anti-mask protesters fled in to the Lincoln City Council meeting on Monday. The protesters were there to voice their disapproval of the rushed appointment of Pat Lopez to be the permanent Director of the County Health Department. Much of the disapproval of Lopez comes from disapproval of her action to mandate masks in Lincoln. The protesters believe the mandate was 'tyrannical'.

The Lancaster County Attorney prompted the vote when he told the county commissioners that Lopez should be removed from the position as she was placed there illegally. Lopez has been holding this position as Interim Director since the summer of 2019. Council member's believe the mayor had the authority to hastily appoint Lopez especially because she was the only one being put up for the position.

A notable testimony came from Benjamin Madsen, co-owner of Madsen's Bowling & Billiards. Madsen's had been shut down by Lopez over violations of the mask mandate earlier in the month. He believes the decision to appoint Lopez was rushed.

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