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Mason staff and patrons criticize community-center appearance policy; city manager pauses rollout
Summary
Community-center instructors and regulars told council that a newly proposed employee appearance policy would undermine inclusion and morale. City Manager Eric Hansen said the personnel policy is on hold while staff listens to concerns and reviews the policy.
Several community-center instructors, longtime members and city employees told the council on June 9 that a proposed appearance policy would harm morale, exclude staff and conflict with Mason’s stated values.
Speakers included Theresa Schrader (yoga instructor), Shelly Baron Davidson (fitness and yoga instructor and city employee), Veronica Cordero (city employee and instructor), Laura Kajawa (community-center member), and other patrons. They described the community center as a place of connection and wellness and said tattoos, colorful hair and athletic dress had not…
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