August 26, 2021 10:40 a.m. 

Douglas County Sheriff John Hanlin said his office will not enforce the mandates of Governor Kate Brown.

A statement on the DCSO Facebook page said after Brown issued her mask mandate, he has received numerous inquires regarding enforcement of the mask requirements.

Hanlin said “It is up to each of us as individuals to stay informed and make our own responsible decisions about our health. The citizens of Douglas County can choose to wear a mask or choose not to wear a mask. We can choose to get vaccinated or choose not to get vaccinated. And we can choose to stay home or we can choose to travel about freely. These are choices we as informed individuals shall make ourselves, NOT have made for us by the government”.

Hanlin’s statement shared his views on the governor’s leadership style and about requiring COVID-19 vaccinations for state employees, healthcare workers and teaching staff, among other topics.

The entire statement is posted to the DCSO Facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/DouglasCoSO

Sheriff Hanlin Letter to the Community 082521