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Lee County delays vote on changing highway department's workweek after staff and citizens object
Summary
Commissioners withdrew a proposal to convert much of the highway department from a four-day, 10-hour schedule to a five-day, eight-hour schedule after employees and commissioners requested more consultation. The commission agreed to table the item and meet with highway staff before reconsidering.
The Lee County Commission on March 10 tabled a proposal to change most highway department employees from a four-day, 10-hour schedule to a five-day, eight-hour schedule following extensive public comment and internal staff objections.
Commissioner Richard Cannon originally moved to change operating hours effective in May so that highway employees (except road crews and direct supervisors) would work Monday through Friday 7:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., while shop personnel would work 7:00 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. Road…
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