[Goose]

Fair enough.  I am not questioning her motives and she may be right, but I am just pointing out that by going down a different path than everyone else, she is defying conventional wisdom of the thousand of other county decision makers in favor of her own path which she believes is better.  That is pretty bold and exhibits a lot of confidence in ones beliefs to be comfortable with having the most extreme policy in the country.

I can't know this for sure obviously, but I think SCC, particular the Northern part of the county, is much more willing to heed the County Health Department than in virtually any other county. This makes a much more conservative approach possible. The same won't work elsewhere. The policy may be based on "What is the most safe health policy I can get away with. As county Health Officer, that is my primary focus." It may not be the best overall public policy. It may not even be a good overall public policy. However, if it is as safe as humanly possible and people agree to follow it, I can see why a County Health Officer would do it. The SCC Board of Supervisors was a bit aggressive early on, but subsequently hasn't really challenged  her.

[Goose]

Fair enough.  I am not questioning her motives and she may be right, but I am just pointing out that by going down a different path than everyone else, she is defying conventional wisdom of the thousand of other county decision makers in favor of her own path which she believes is better.  That is pretty bold and exhibits a lot of confidence in ones beliefs to be comfortable with having the most extreme policy in the country.

I can't know this for sure obviously, but I think SCC, particular the Northern part of the county, is much more willing to heed the County Health Department than in virtually any other county. This makes a much more conservative approach possible. The same won't work elsewhere. The policy may be based on "What is the most safe health policy I can get away with. As county Health Officer, that is my primary focus." It may not be the best overall public policy. It may not even be a good overall public policy. However, if it is as safe as humanly possible and people agree to follow it, I can see why a County Health Officer would do it. The SCC Board of Supervisors was a bit aggressive early on, but subsequently hasn't really challenged  her.