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Council debate over telework policy highlights split between flexibility and in-office oversight
Summary
Council members debated whether to restrict or retain the city’s telework policy; some members urged ending telework while others defended it as a recruitment and productivity tool. No policy change was adopted at the meeting.
CIBOLO, Texas — Councilmembers debated the city’s telework policy on April 22, with some urging a return to full in-office work and others defending remote and hybrid arrangements as a recruitment and productivity tool.
Councilman Joel Hicks called for an end to telework, arguing that having staff present in the office would better direct manpower and limit information-security risk. In contrast, Councilwoman Katie Cunningham and several other members described the productivity and recruitment value of telework, noting supervisors can track deliverables and IT has controls for remote access. Several council members recommended retaining the policy and allowing supervisors discretion to place limits when warranted.
No ordinance or policy change was adopted during the meeting. Council discussion signaled continued support for a managed telework policy that balances operational needs and staff recruitment.
