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Monroe City Council affirms emergency declaration after December flooding; approves temporary paid‑leave rule and waives permit fees
Summary
Council unanimously confirmed the mayor's emergency declaration tied to the Dec. 11, 2025 flooding, added language allowing affected City of Monroe employees to use accrued paid sick leave in lieu of vacation during emergency‑related absences, and approved an ordinance temporarily waiving building permit fees for flood repairs; all motions passed 6‑0.
The Monroe City Council voted unanimously to confirm Mayor Jeffrey Thomas’ declaration of emergency stemming from the Dec. 11, 2025 flooding event and approved emergency measures intended to ease recovery for residents and municipal employees.
Administrator Deborah Knight read supplemental language the council added to Resolution "0 2 8 20 25," directing that "for the duration of this declared emergency arising from the December 2025 flooding event beginning on 12/11/2025, City of Monroe employees who are directly impacted by flooding, evacuation orders, road closures, or other disaster‑related conditions may utilize accrued paid sick leave in lieu of vacation leave when they are unable to report…
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