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Monongalia County to close county buildings June 19 after West Virginia AG opinion on Juneteenth
Summary
Following an Attorney General opinion saying Juneteenth is a federal holiday not recognized by the state as a state holiday, the Monongalia County Commission directed county buildings, including courthouses, be closed on Thursday, June 19; employees were told to check with supervisors about reporting requirements.
The Monongalia County Commission voted June 18 to close county buildings, including courthouses, on Thursday, June 19 following guidance provided in an opinion from the West Virginia Attorney General about the Juneteenth holiday.
Commission members said the attorney general’s opinion holds that, because Juneteenth is a federal holiday, county courthouses should not be open for regular business on that date. The commission president said the action is not a political statement but follows the state’s top legal authority.
Commissioners directed staff to send a message to all employees instructing them to check with elected officials or department supervisors about whether they are required to report to work. The commission said buildings would be locked to the public but that department heads may provide direction to employees about essential operations.
The action followed receipt of an opinion that the commission said it had been forwarded by the chief judge. Commissioners added the closure decision at the June 18 meeting by voice vote.
No changes to employee pay or leave policy were detailed at the meeting; employees were told to await further guidance from their supervisors.
