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Council advances hiring preference for displaced federal workers, adds amendments and sunset
Summary
Montgomery County advanced expedited Bill 10-25 on July 15 to create a county hiring preference for federal employees displaced by federal reductions in force, with committee amendments and a sunset date.
Montgomery County advanced expedited Bill 10-25 on July 15 to create a county hiring preference for displaced federal workers whose federal positions were eliminated or who were subject to a reduction in force. Council Vice President Chiwanda introduced the measure and described it as part of an "all hands on deck" approach to help local federal employees facing layoffs.
The Government Operations and Fiscal Policy Committee recommended approval with amendments. Committee changes, described in the meeting, include: placing…
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