County Commission Chair Bob Lucey last month launched a pair of ill-fated attempts to unilaterally drop the social distancing rule, and at least partially part ways with the mask mandate.
But on Monday, despite loud, sustained pushback from constituents, Lucey said it was time to put forward a plan that would pass muster with the state.
“The best we can do for you today is move forward with an endorsed plan that brings local authority back to Washoe County,” he said. “We can move forward as a community or we can sit here and continue to be divisive, and I don’t think anyone in this community wants to continue to be divisive.”