Cosmetologists are self employed and will be taking a financial hit during this crisis. Allowing them to open up would ensure they are able to remain in business. There is less risk of the virus spreading in a salon with 5 people or less than in a grocery store. Most if not all salons already have sanitation practices in place that would ensure the virus doesn’t spread.

Small businesses need to survive, this will help in a small way, The people of this great State need to be able start getting out and this is a great way to do it with, no to very minimal human to human exchange! Camping is a great family activity and will help with these kids that have been cooped up and it can be done in very safe manner!

Californians have been adhering to the wise restrictions of our Governor and local officials. We can't allow an additional risk by people coming from states opening prematurely. Those states don't even have a true number of infections due to minimal testing.

Many people suffer from foot pain and other podiatrist related issues and need shoe support as their shoes begin to wear out. As a type of transportation walking/running should be considered an essential business as bicycle shops and other forms of transportation are. Also, first responders and other essential employees have no place to purchase shoes that help deter other foot related issues by wearing poor supportive shoes.

American taxpayers have dutifully paid our elected representatives and government workers since the passage of the 16th Amendment in 1913. However, instead of a balanced response (like mandating masks and testing early), the livelihood of millions of small business owners and their employees have been deemed "inessential" (i.e., destroyed) due to overreaching COVID19 policies implemented by our elected officials. We the people know that EVERY job that puts the food on the table is an essential one. Join us as we demand a reasonable, timely, and non-fear-based solution from our elected officials that balances the both concern for public health AND the decades of hard work and sacrifices from the backbone of America, our unsung small business heroes.

The survival of the Independent Licensed Skincare professional is at risk. We are facing grave financial hardship. It imperative that skincare studios and spas are reinstated. Most of this industry is self-employed, in order to feed our families, pay our bills, and generally survive we need to work. We are not given Paid Time Off or Insurance Benefits.

The survival of independent photographers is at risk. We are facing a grave financial hardship.

Self employed hair and beauty operators are losing money that is crucial to their families. This money that is being lost is how we pay our bills within the salon operations and personal bills at home. Which includes mortgages, vehicles, food, and other personal needs for our families.

we simply cannot survive by keeping our doors closed. We can operate the same way all other stores are by practicing safe practices. Please allow us for a soft opening on May 1.

We need to rock out.

Independent Beauty Professionals rely on the income from clients. We cannot perform a haircut online. While the beauty industry is deemed “Non essential”, the ability to practice our craft is very ESSENTIAL to our livelihood. We are facing a grave financial hardship

This is not only important for the mental and physical well-being of our North Carolina communities, but also for the economic struggles that our fitness centers have already faced, and will continue to face if measures aren’t taken to open up facilities.