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DeBary approves one-time paid holiday for employees on Dec. 26, 2025

City of DeBary City Council · November 20, 2025

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The City Council unanimously approved a one-time paid holiday for benefits-eligible city employees on Friday, Dec. 26, 2025, citing low expected workload and as a staff reward; roughly 48 employees were noted by the city manager.

The DeBary City Council approved a one-time additional paid holiday for benefits-eligible city employees on Friday, Dec. 26, 2025.

City Manager requested the holiday, saying the day falls right after Christmas and that city workloads are expected to be minimal while some employees remain on-call for essential functions. "I ask your approval for 1 additional holiday for benefits eligible employees on Friday, 12/26/2025," the city manager said. The manager noted the city employs about 48 people and described the day as a modest reward for staff.

Council members discussed whether making additional holidays a regular practice might create a slippery slope, but they supported a one-time holiday for calendar reasons. A council member moved to approve the paid holiday and the motion passed by unanimous roll call.

The vote authorizes the city manager to implement the paid holiday consistent with personnel policies; no public comment was offered on the item at the meeting.