Almost every Lancaster County elected official contacted by LNP | LancasterOnline this week has received the COVID-19 vaccine or plans to once eligible.
And for the most part, these officials are actively encouraging constituents who want the vaccine to receive it once they become eligible, sharing updates about how to access the vaccine and pointing people to VaccinateLancaster.org to schedule an appointment at the county’s mass vaccination center.
Only one official who responded âstate Rep. Mark Gillen, R-Brecknock Township â said he does not plan to get the vaccine, though he would be eligible now as a 65-year-old man.
âItâs probably not a good idea for legislators to be scooping up scarce vaccines,â Gillen said. âI just feel like Iâm in good enough condition. ⦠For a 65-year-old, I run every day, I work out on the farm and I feel confident in my health, and at this point I donât think itâs necessary.â