(STURGIS) – A resolution that would have asked Governor Gretchen Whitmer to open up the City of Sturgis was voted down Wednesday night.

During their meeting, the Sturgis City Commission was presented with a resolution by Commissioner Justin Wickey. It stated that the City Commission did not agree with the measures taken by Whitmer regarding the coronavirus pandemic, and that it was time for Sturgis, its citizens and business owners to be allowed to open.

In the resolution, Wickey stated that opening businesses and letting Sturgis residents enjoy their life was something that should be decided at a local level. LINKC.

Vice Mayor Jon Good says this resolution is a way to let Governor Whitmer know that Sturgis, and every community, needs to get back to normal.

City Commissioner Jeff Mullins disagreed with the resolution. LINKD.

The Commission voted 4-3 to not send the resolution to Whitmer.