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Canton commission adds Juneteenth to paid-holiday policy, leaves observance to local discretion
Summary
The Canton City Commission approved a revision to its personnel holidays policy to list Juneteenth among recognized nonworking holidays and left observance timing to the commissions discretion.
The Canton City Commission voted to revise its personnel manual to include Juneteenth as a recognized nonworking holiday and to retain language allowing the commission discretion over observing holidays proclaimed by the governor or president. The motion to adopt the second change carried on a roll call vote.
Commissioners discussed how the city might mark Juneteenth beyond a day off; suggestions included a social-media post and raising flags. One commissioner said the state guidance defaulted to a social-media post by the governor; another said the city would look at how other communities observe the day.
The motion left specific observance practices to the commission rather than prescribing citywide programs. The transcript records a roll-call vote in favor; no costs or new programs were specified.
Provenance: Discussion and roll-call on the personnel manual holiday update including Juneteenth.
