Mitchell's mask mandate to expire Jan. 27 following Mayor Bob Everson's tie-breaking vote Joining Rice in voting against the mandate were Councilmen Kevin McCardle, Jeff Smith and Marty Barington. Dan Allen, Susan Tjarks, Doescher and Sabers voted in favor of extending the mandate another 30 days. Written By: Sam Fosness | × A discarded mask rests on the stage at the Mitchell City Council meeting at the Corn Palace. (Matt Gade / Republic) Mitchell’s mask mandate will end on Jan. 27 as the Mitchell City Council decided Tuesday night to let the ordinance expire. After public commentary, councilman John Doescher made a motion to extend the mandate by 30 days, which was seconded by councilman Dan Sabers. The council split 4-4 during its meeting at City Hall, and Mayor Bob Everson broke the tie with a "no" vote, which ultimately puts an end to the two-month ordinance.