Allow city employees 5 hours monthly paid leave to volunteer in Richmond schools
In Plain English
City employees currently use personal time to volunteer in local schools. This program gives workers up to 5 hours per month of paid time off specifically for school volunteering. If approved, employees can tutor students, help with events, or assist teachers during work hours.
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Votes
Approve the item
4 to 3
Why This Vote Matters
The council rejected a program that would have given city employees up to 5 hours of paid time off each month to volunteer in Richmond schools. Currently, workers who want to tutor students or help with school events must use their personal time. The proposal failed in a divided vote, with Lopez, Marquez, Sandhu, and Thurmond supporting it, while Bates, McLaughlin, and Viramontes opposed it. Butt and Rogers abstained from voting. This marks a notable departure for several council members who typically support personnel-related measures.
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