Is there a particular governmental supervisor for the coronavirus? (Phoenix: purchases, closing)

[Voebe]

Obviously, the governor is making the "big" decisions. But is there anyone at the city or county level who is dealing with supervising smaller day-to-day issues, like decisions to rope off park benches or to limit buses or make decisions on drive-up vs. in-stores? It's particularly problematic when it's a situation like metro Phoenix with so many clustered cities.

[exit2lef]

Decisions about parks and transit are generally made by city or town councils based on recommendations from city staff. Decisions about walk-in purchases vs. curbside pickup and such are made by retailers, provided those stores meet the criteria outlined for "essential business" in the governor's executive order.

[observer53]

In Tempe, the Mayor issued the order closing restaurants to dine in service, amenities at parks, etc. Was also done at that level in other cities, even before the Governor did anything.

[Prickly Pear]

Originally Posted by Voebe

Obviously, the governor is making the "big" decisions. But is there anyone at the city or county level who is dealing with supervising smaller day-to-day issues, like decisions to rope off park benches or to limit buses or make decisions on drive-up vs. in-stores? It's particularly problematic when it's a situation like metro Phoenix with so many clustered cities.

County parks are handled by county staff. Valley metro buses are handled by valley metro buses. Whatever department at the county or city level has responsibility for that "compartment" gets to make the decision, usually coming guidance from the mayor or county manager/board of supervisors.

[Voebe]

I happened to talk to three high-level county offices, and the tentative answer to my question is that no, there is no supervisory office or person with oversight generally, to which other departments report to. So if things seem uncertain, that may be why.