Hood River City Manager Rachael Fuller told Councilors on Monday evening she will allow the City’s COVID-19 emergency declaration in place since March to expire on Wednesday rather than renewing it. While emphasizing COVID remains a crisis in the community, she doesn’t believe the powers in the declaration are necessary at this point. She explains if issues come up, City Council can deal with them under their standard procedures. City officials noted Children’s Park remains closed at the recommendation of the Hood River County Health Department.