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Shelby County Commission codifies six weeks of paid parental leave for county employees
Summary
The Shelby County Board of Commissioners voted to codify a six-week paid parental leave policy for county employees on Feb. 4, 2026. The ordinance, sponsored by Commissioners Erica Sugarman and Britney Thornton, was adopted on third reading after the summary was read into the record and a vote recorded.
The Shelby County Board of Commissioners voted Feb. 4 to add a permanent paid parental leave provision to the county code, establishing six weeks of paid leave for eligible county employees.
During the meeting the Parliamentarian read the ordinance's summary, stating: "This ordinance codifies 6 weeks of paid parental leave for Shelby County employees under the established paid parental leave policy." The ordinance was sponsored by Commissioner Erica Sugarman and Commissioner Britney Thornton. With no commissioners requesting to speak, the commission put the item to a vote and the clerk reported seven "Aye" votes; the motion…
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