On Tuesday, March 31, 2020, Mayor Dan Rife issued an Executive Order that applied to the entire City of Carthage through May 15, 2020, unless extended.
The order was issued in response to numerous complaints received by the city regarding large gatherings in City parks that were failing to adhere to CDC recommendations. This order is intended to reinforce compliance with the guidelines set forth by the Federal, State and City government to stop the spread of COVID-19.
This order demands that all public gatherings on public property, such as city parks, of more than 10 people are prohibited. Groups less than 10 are allowed but must participate in activities in which they can maintain the appropriate distance of six feet away from one another.
Anyone using city parks or public areas in a prohibited fashion shall be deemed by the city as trespassing.
