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Board approves extra four hours paid holiday for Thanksgiving amid divided public and board comments
Summary
The Board approved a one‑time, year‑specific additional four hours of holiday pay for staff (estimated $65,000) by a 5–2 vote after public comments noted furloughed federal workers and equity concerns; the meeting also featured heated public remarks challenging the Potomac/Patawomeck tribal recognition.
The Stafford County Board of Supervisors voted 5–2 to authorize an additional four hours of paid holiday for county employees on Wednesday, Nov. 26, 2025, a one‑time action staff estimated would cost about $65,000 to the General Fund.
The proposal was brought forward as a year‑specific measure for 2025 only. Supervisor questions and public comments highlighted competing priorities: supporters framed the extra time as a recruitment and retention tool…
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