COVID Local Response: Local Only. Adieu 2nd hone owners.

Where: Gunnison County, Colorado

What: On April 3rd the County ordered owners of second homes in the county to leave or stay away

Supporters say: Local governments have police powers to protect health and safety. The County has one of the highest rates of COVID and limited hospital resources.

Opponents say: Violates the rights of Americans to travel freely

What did other Colorado local governments do?

• Aspen: Self quarantine for 14 days
• Clear Creek County closes to out of county visitors

Colorado Sun | It’s unclear if Colorado counties can legally evict visitors to slow coronavirus. But one is doing it anyway.