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Edmonds council rejects extension of emergency COVID sick-leave policy
Summary
After more than an hour of discussion, the City Council voted 4–3 against extending the city's emergency sick‑leave policy through Feb. 28, 2026. Supporters argued it preserves parity for on‑site workers; opponents said the federal emergency has passed and regular sick leave should suffice.
The Edmonds City Council voted down a motion to extend the city's Emergency Sick Leave policy through Feb. 28, 2026, following debate over worker parity, continued COVID‑related absences and the scope of the benefit.
Council member Neel Nand moved to approve the extension; the motion failed on a roll call vote, with four no votes and three yes votes. The tally recorded Council member Nand as "Aye," Council member Dodge "No," Council member Payne "Yes," Council President Tibbetts "No," Council member Ek "Yes," Council member Olsen "No," and Council…
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