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Knox County will close administrative offices on Dec. 24 after commission vote
Summary
The commission approved closing county administrative offices on Dec. 24 but heard a request to consider a floating holiday for religious diversity in future policies.
The Knox County Commission voted to close county administrative offices on Dec. 24 at its Nov. 21 special meeting.
The Chair introduced the action and a commissioner suggested listing the specific date (Dec. 24) to avoid ambiguity; another commissioner and the Chair discussed whether "Eve" implies evening only and recommended using the calendar date to be clear. One commissioner raised equity concerns, noting they do not celebrate Christmas and suggested the county move to a floating holiday model so employees can select days that reflect their religious observances.
The motion to close administrative offices for Dec. 24 passed by voice vote (recorded as 3 in favor, none opposed). Commissioners asked staff to adopt the date wording in the action and to consider broader floating‑holiday policy discussions in the future.
