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Joplin has joined a growing list of American cities in which some public officials find themselves at odds with some of those who insist masks and other pandemic restrictions are unconstitutional.
Tensions have prompted police to station extra officers to provide security at City Council meetings recently, as council members considered whether to tighten restrictions to try to curb the spread of COVID-19.
After a Nov. 19 council vote to reinstate a mask mandate, the opponents restarted an effort to recall the six council members who voted for the ordinance requested by representatives of the cityâs health care institutions. The measure will remain in effect until Feb. 28, if no revisions are enacted.