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Council discusses Erie County youth employment program that could subsidize summer wages for ages 14–20
Summary
Councilors discussed a county-run youth employment program that a speaker said would pay $16.50 an hour for participants aged 14–20; council members asked staff to gather program details and eligibility rules before deciding how the city might participate.
During the informal portion of the Tonawanda Common Council meeting, council members discussed a county-run youth employment program that, according to a speaker, would pay participating young people $16.50 an hour and is funded with state dollars.
A council member said the program targets ages 14–20 and could be used to staff summer positions such as lifeguards or litter…
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