BALTIMORE (WJZ) — While most of Maryland moved into the second phase of Gov. Larry Hogan’s Roadmap to Recovery plan on Friday, a group of business owners on the Eastern Shore is calling for the governor to go even further.
At a press conference Monday, business owners from a variety of industries called on the governor to reopen the state. More than a dozen business owners attended the rally to ask Governor Hogan to give them a fighting chance.
“Please, Governor Hogan, give us the chance to open and stay in business,” said Antoinette Bruno, owner of Trimper’s Rides in Ocean City.
From amusement parks to gyms, wedding venues and restaurants, business owners shared stories of a turbulent three months.
“My business operations had to completely change,” said Nick Wake, owner of the restaurant Tenchi in Greensboro. “My employees’ lives were completely changed.”
While some asked for guidance from the governor, others shared steps they have taken to keep employees and patrons safe when they open.
“We have added sanitizing solution that we use to spray down the go-carts and specifically wipe down the steering wheels and seat belt buckles, miniature golf clubs and any other high-touch surface areas in the park,” said Valerie Kramer with West Ocean City-based Baja Amusements.
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Next week he will change up the stipulations - relax the rules.
ReplyDeleteFathers day weekend will be the dry run before the 4th of July weekend.
Its already over for many of us anyway.
Sad.
He doesn’t care. Business have to stop groveling to him. I think ocean city needs to pick a date in the near future and everyone should open....led by Rick Meehan.
ReplyDeleteMedia is already saying major spikes from reopening to soon but no mention of riots. Media is sick. I will not watch any of it. Is all bs.
ReplyDeleteLets see what he really does after the fight video from Tuesday nite on the boards!
ReplyDeleteUnfortunately, in many aspects Gov. Hogan is a follower, not a leader. His actions in the end have been and will continue detrimental overall to citizens and businesses of our great state. Sad, so sad.
ReplyDeleteNo cohonee hoagie
ReplyDeleteI was in OC on Tuesday, walked the boardwalk fro 18-6 street. Crowded, few mask except in shops!
ReplyDeleteI email people in annapolis ever day about this crap. Several of them have blocked me which is cute. Like I can't sit outside your house and let ya know lol
ReplyDeleteScrew him open up already
ReplyDeleteMake them pay $600 week then !!!!
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