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Council approves half‑day administrative leave for employee appreciation event

Belen City Council · February 17, 2026
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Summary

The council approved a half‑day administrative leave for all employees on June 18 to support a summer employee appreciation event organized by a new "Celebrators of Belen" committee. Councilors described the proposal as a morale boost and approved the motion unanimously.

City Manager Roseann Peralta asked the council to approve a half‑day administrative leave on June 18 for an employee appreciation event organized by a new committee called the "Celebrators of Belen." Peralta said the event would allow employees and their families to use city parks and could replace the Christmas event if the committee chooses.

Councilor Frank F. Ortega and others praised the proposal as a morale booster. After discussion, Councilor Ortega moved to approve the half‑day leave and Councilor Rudy M. Espinoza seconded; the motion passed on a unanimous roll call.

Council staff will finalize logistics for the event and notify departments of the schedule.