The Prairie Village City Council decided against an ordinance that would have required everyone to wear masks inside businesses — an issue that many officials said was among the most divisive they have ever discussed. “There are strong passionate views on both sides of this issue, here in Prairie Village and across the country right now,” Mayor Eric Mikkelson said. “We’ve had some controversial issues over the years, but I think this one has resulted in the largest amount of email traffic we’ve seen on any one issue.” Many cities and states, such as Illinois and New York, have required residents to wear masks in businesses. But those laws have become a flashpoint across the country, and the choice to wear a mask has become increasingly politicized — a point that many council members made before voting against such a law in Prairie Village.
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