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Murray officials review quote for paid family leave; cost would be budgeted next year
Summary
At a Feb. 3 work meeting, Murray officials reviewed a quote for a Paid Family Leave program and noted the expense is not included in the current budget; board members asked whether any policy would apply to a single individual.
Murray officials discussed a quote for a Paid Family Leave program during a Feb. 3 work meeting and said the expense is not budgeted until next year. The meeting record shows board members raised whether a policy would cover just one individual and whether the town should proceed now or defer to next year’s budget cycle.
Why it matters: A new paid leave policy would create recurring costs and require the town to set eligibility rules and a funding source. Board members emphasized the need to understand fiscal impacts before committing to a program.
Details: The transcript notes a quote was obtained but does not record the amount. Meeting participants asked whether a policy could be written to cover a single person or whether it should establish broader eligibility rules. The discussion did not result in a formal vote or directive recorded in the transcript.
Next steps: Board members indicated the item will be considered during next year’s budgeting process; no specific timetable or funding decision was recorded.
