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Supporters of hiring preference for displaced federal workers urge council to approve bill 10‑25
Summary
At a public hearing on Expedited Bill 10‑25, witnesses including a county executive representative and two displaced federal employees urged the council to adopt a hiring preference for displaced federal workers; county staff flagged implementation and verification concerns to be resolved in committee.
Montgomery County held a public hearing on Expedited Bill 10‑25, which would establish a county hiring preference for displaced federal workers. Testimony from county staff and displaced federal employees emphasized the bill’s timeliness and benefits, while county officials asked for clarifications about implementation and verification.
Tricia Swanson, director of strategic partnerships speaking on behalf of the County Executive, said the administration supports the bill’s intent but raised three implementation concerns: the potential volume of interviews…
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