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Madison council adopts new employee handbook (Ordinance 2026-6C)
Summary
On second reading the council approved ordinance 2026-6C, replacing sections of the policy-and-procedure manual and approving benefits pages (including parental leave). The roll-call vote recorded five yes votes; two members were absent.
The Madison City Council unanimously approved ordinance 2026-6C on second reading, updating the city employee handbook and benefit provisions including parental-leave policy.
The ordinance, sponsored by Councilman Wilbur (transcript reference), repeals and replaces earlier handbook language and adopts benefits sections on pages 18–33 of the posted document. The lengthy handbook document was made available on the council agenda and city website in advance for public review.
Council moved and seconded the motion to approve on second reading. The roll-call vote was recorded as follows: Patrick Kavanaugh — Yes; Carla Crews — Yes; Lucy Detello — Yes; Jim Bartlett — Yes; Josh Wilbur — Yes. Josh Shaffer and Joel Storm were recorded as absent. The mayor thanked staff and named employees for assisting with the year-long initiative.
Next steps: The new handbook sections will take effect as described in the ordinance and the posted document; staff said the item completed a multi-month policy initiative and that additional policy work remains on the calendar.
