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Commissioners Make 13 County Layoffs Official

Commissioners Make 13 County Layoffs Official - Wednesday, January 20, 2010 at 5:30PM EST

Reported by: Eyewitness News
Wednesday, Jan 20, 2010 @ 05:30pm EST
WILKES-BARRE, LUZERNE COUNTY -- The Luzerne County Commissioners voted Wednesday to lay off 13 more employees. It's an effort to address the budget deficit.

The county is facing a 10% tax hike. The commissioners say these layoffs will save more than $360,000. The cutbacks will affect several departments and result in the closing of Moon Lake Park.

One commissioner says more cuts could be made in the court system. "I've always said, I don't believe the courts need full-time tip staff. I think they could get away with part-time tipstaff. Looking at salary and healthcare benefits we could save close to a half-million dollars," said Commissioner Steve Urban.

The final budget approval is set for early next month.
 


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