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Howell makes Veterans Day and Juneteenth official city holidays beginning 2027
Summary
The Howell City Council unanimously approved Resolution No. 2026‑13 to recognize Veterans Day and Juneteenth as official city holidays effective Jan. 1, 2027; City Manager and HR staff cited alignment with neighboring jurisdictions and employee retention benefits.
Howell officials voted unanimously on June 22 to add Veterans Day and Juneteenth to the city's holiday schedule effective January 1, 2027.
City Manager Kristi Troy and HR Manager Jamie Helman presented the proposal, noting that the change would align Howell’s schedule with neighboring communities and could aid in employee retention. Mayor Hertrich read the resolution aloud. "To approve Resolution No. 2026‑13, Establishing Veterans Day and Juneteenth as Official City Holidays Effective January 1, 2027," moved Erin Britten and supported by Luke Wilson; the motion carried unanimously.
The change is administrative and affects city staffing calendars; council did not discuss additional costs or operational impacts at the meeting.
