1+ day, 18+ hour ago   (258+ words) Following weeks of intense public scrutiny, the Leesburg City Commission voted 4-1 on Monday, Aug. 24, to officially add Juneteenth as a paid city holiday. In response to the growing public pressure, the commission placed the holiday back on the agenda for…...

5+ day, 16+ hour ago   (205+ words) Leesburg commissioners will reconsider making Juneteenth a paid holiday for city employees during Monday’s commission meeting. The reversal comes after the July 13 commission meeting, where commissioners voted to designate New Year’s Eve and the Friday of the annual Leesburg Bikefest…...

1+ week, 5+ day ago   (448+ words) A decision by the Leesburg City Commission to add two paid city holidays while excluding Juneteenth has sparked sharp criticism from community members who say the board prioritized local entertainment and seasonal festivities over national history and civil rights. At…...