Public health ethics underscores the foundational practice of public health, and every day, local health officials and leaders must make decisions that affect their community, but for which there may not be a clear, evidence-based answer. As COVID-19 has shown, sometimes these decisions can result in feelings of mistrust between community members and health departments and the pressure and stress associated these decisions can leave leaders feeling discouraged. The practice of public health ethics requires thoughtful consideration and an infrastructure that allows its components (such as members of an ethics committee) to mobilize quickly when issues emerge. Recognizing the challenges associated with timely deliberation, this new resource aims to provide guidance around the identification of public health issues and tips to ensure a judicious process.