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Commission votes to close county offices on Christmas Eve
Summary
On a roll‑call vote the commission approved closing county offices on Christmas Eve so employees can spend the day with family; the motion passed 21 yes, 1 abstention, 2 absent following discussion about essential services and pay for affected staff.
SULLIVAN COUNTY, Tenn. — The Sullivan County Commission voted Thursday to close county offices on Christmas Eve to allow employees to spend the holiday with family. The motion, made from the floor by Commissioner Glover and seconded by others, passed after a roll‑call vote.
Commissioners discussed the scope of the closure and how essential services (sheriff's office, jail, other public‑safety operations) would continue. Commissioners also discussed pay and whether employees who would otherwise receive a half‑day would be paid for a full day; staff said they had spoken with administration and that pay arrangements were expected to allow a full day for affected employees.
The clerk conducted a roll‑call vote as requested. The clerk reported 21 yes, 1 abstention (recorded as an abstain for one commissioner), and 2 absent; the motion was approved.
Ending: commissioners offered holiday remarks and the meeting adjourned.
