There are many essential workers like the governor, police, doctors, emt workers, correction officers, store workers, food workers, kids, teens and all Americans that need to reduce their high levels of stress during these unprecedented times. Martial arts schools are equipped with Heavy bags in many cases spaced out and can provide great instructed classes. Considering this will create a sense of normality and have these frontliners along with the American people feel great and ready to report to work feeling strong and healthy. As we know a healthy immune system is ideal to fight the Covid-19 this will also help with all the stress eating that is going around creating a bigger problem in the health of many families. Governor of NY has shut down gyms and fitness centers as well Martial Arts academies and has deemed them non essential. We are essential, especially when the mission is to keep kids, teens and adults active and healthy which is ideal given the current situation. Support the movement of healthy living and support the martial arts community.

There are a lot of petitions going around asking you to let hair stylists, barbers, nail technicians, aestheticians, massage therapists, etc. go back to work. Even though they are suggesting using sanitation and proper cdc guidelines, this is in no way possible. Please understand we are touching everyone that walks in the door. Even if we limit it to one client at a time per service provider we are still putting ourselves and everyone that walks in at risk. Are aesthetics essential enough? It’s a NO from me!

Cigar smokers need their nicotine just as much as drinkers need their alcohol, perhaps more so. The revenue lost is causing hardships now & will continue to do so for a long time to come. Let us go back to work!

This is important to protect human life over the dollar, let’s hold ourselves to that standard if nothing else.

Human touch is an essential need that we have been without for what seems an eternity. This may seem unimportant but while we are being distanced we are creating more and more stress in our lives. Massage therapy is more than just a feel good therapy... it absolutely reduces stress, mental anguish, and anxiety. All of these can contribute to weakened immune systems and a less productive community. Please support this proposal and allow massage professionals to return to work and allow us to contribute to the well being of our city.

North Carolina tattoo artists are a vital part of their communities, all Are required to have up to date certifications including but not limited to Cross Contamination prevention, first aid, CPR and most have multiple years of training in their field. We are also citizens, families, taxpayers, and provide a service that has been proven to be compromised when we, as a form of licensed, provisioned, health care worker, cannot operate from our licensed facilities. Time and time again we as tattoo shop owners, artists, and employees have seen a dramatic rise in major infection, disease, and sometimes death from the closing of our establishments. COVID19 is MORE likely to be spread by those tattooing or piercing at home. It is dangerous and negligent to think that we, as tax payers and competent, well respected shop owners and tattoo artist alike cannot help the current situation rather than hinder it.

The survival of the independent tattoo professionals is at risk. We are facing a grave financial hardship.

As hair stylists we are trained in sanitation and keeping our tools and work stations clean. We need to be able to provide for ourselves and our family's.

Tattoo artist have lost their income with no or delayed response from government relief, for a mandated shutdown that is putting families and individuals in financial peril

This is important because we need to make a living just like anyone else. This is our livelihood and our customers are anxious to get back in. This isolation has been stressful and a lot of our patrons use our services as a form of therapy.

Tattoo and body art professionals are trying to survive. These entrepreneurs are trained and skilled professionals who adhere to strict guidelines provided by the Board of Health and should be afforded the right to generate income. Our state is an anchor for many entrepreneurs to provide a home, safety, and nutritious food for their families, which is now being threatened by regulations that disproportionality impact tattoo artists and body art professionals. Poverty is a well known contributor to raise violence, addiction, homelessness, mental illness, and suicide. Continuing to restrict tattoo artists and body art professionals from generating income threatens the foundation of our community that has made great strides in reducing poverty, homelessness, and mental illness. Tattoo artists and body art professionals need to safely reopen their doors for business to allow Indiana to continue to make strides. Eric Holcomb proudly said "Indiana is ushering in an era of record job commitments, record infrastructure investments, and new career training opportunities, all while tackling our biggest issues head-on." Putting people first means allowing small shops and entrepreneurs to exercise their right to practice safely, which keeps Indiana as a leader in community growth.

Dogs can become sick if coats are not tended to properly! Also lost of your groomers are sole props and independent contractors and are really recieving no money at this time