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Commission committee forwards paid parental-leave ordinance to full commission
Shelby County Board of Commissioners (committee hearings) · January 7, 2026
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Summary
Committee approved a second-reading ordinance adding permanent paid parental leave for Shelby County employees; sponsors said the change is budgeted as part of employee salary lines and would not require a separate match.
A proposed ordinance to establish permanent paid parental leave for Shelby County employees passed committee Wednesday with a favorable recommendation and will advance to the full commission.
Deputy Chief of Staff Jerry…
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