Statement by Supervisor Kathryn Barger, Chair of the Board of Supervisors, Regarding Variance Approval by the State

Los Angeles, CA, May 29, 2020 – Supervisor Kathryn Barger, Chair of the Board of Supervisors released statement Regarding Variance Approval by the State:

“Today’s announcement by the State represents monumental progress for Los Angeles County as we join the vast majority of other regions in California on the path toward reopening and recovery. I am grateful to our state and local partners for their collaboration in helping us transition to being Safer at Work and Safer in our Communities.

“This approval by the State enables the County to immediately allow for the safe reopening of in-person dining, hair salons, and barber shops — further bringing our communities together and resuming to a sense of normalcy. Our ability to continue on the path of reopening will depend on our adherence to physical distancing and face covering guidelines to ensure we are able to protect the public health of our residents.”