Hood River County Commission Chair Mike Oates does not believe going to Phase 2 in the reopening process will bring more people to the area.  Oates says the businesses that have been waiting for this step to open primarily cater to local residents.  Oates is hoping with Multnomah County going into Phase 1, those residents will have options for things to do at home rather than coming into the Gorge.  He did say they need direction from the state on how the indoor public face mask requirement will work.