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Council amends city holiday schedule, removing Juneteenth and restoring Columbus Day
Summary
Council approved an amendment to the personnel holiday schedule that restores Columbus Day and removes Juneteenth; councilors debated the historical significance of each date and recorded a mix of votes.
The Post Falls city council approved an amendment to the personnel policy holiday schedule that removes Juneteenth from the list of recognized city holidays and restores Columbus Day.
During deliberations councilors described the historical reasons both dates are observed. Supporters of reinstating Columbus Day argued it honors elements of American heritage and immigrant contributions; proponents of Juneteenth described it as marking the end of slavery in the United States and emphasized its importance as a civil‑rights commemoration. Several councilors suggested alternatives such as alternating recognition or additional commemorations, but the motion on the personnel policy change passed by roll call.
Vote summary: roll call recorded ayes and nays and the motion passed.
What’s next: the personnel policy will be updated to reflect the change; staff did not identify additional budget consequences tied to the holiday schedule amendment.
