County auditor skips mask rules for indoor budget meeting

The Portage County Budget Commission meeting from March 30 included testy language and a violation of public health guidance.

County auditor skips mask rules for indoor budget meeting

- Ben Wolford

Portage County Auditor Janet Esposito flouted pandemic safety guidance and traded expletives with another county official during a routine budget commission meeting, according to a livestream posted to the county’s YouTube channel.

Esposito did not wear a mask for the duration of the March 30 meeting, even though it was indoors and she shared a small table with other county leaders. County Commissioner Tony Badalamenti, who has been criticized for refusing to wear a mask during commission meetings, attended the budget conference and wore a mask the entire time.

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