KNDO/KNDU Tri-Cities, Yakima, WA | Pierce County to cut 300 jobs in leaner budget
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Associated Press - November 12, 2009 9:55 PM ET
TACOMA, Wash. (AP) - The Pierce County Council has approved a budget that will cut more than 300 jobs, raises fees and sets up major consolidation of the county government services.
The News Tribune of Tacoma reports that the council approved the $269.3 million 2010 budget Tuesday, a budget 7 percent smaller than this year's.
The cuts will mean longer lines at county buildings and fewer sheriff's deputies as staff is reduced and furloughs are taken.
The budget passed on an unanimous vote. The county has faced a drop in sales tax revenue, planning fees and other income slashed by the recession.
Council Chairman Roger Bush says it's an ugly budget.
Information from: The News Tribune, http://www.thenewstribune.com
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