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Council hears repeated concerns about DPW staffing and equipment after recent snow response; administration outlines recruitment steps
Summary
Councilors and residents criticized the Department of Public Works’ snow response and urged quicker recruitment and equipment procurement; the manager said the city is reviewing vacancies, adjusting CDL requirements, offering pay-grade changes and preparing budget notes on vacancies.
Councilors and residents pressed the City Manager and department leaders Feb. 25 about a large number of vacant positions in public works and the department’s response during a recent heavy snow event.
Public commenters blamed understaffing for slow snow cleanup and cited deliveries of out-of-town contractors. Councilor Russell and others pointed to a reported about 92 vacant positions across the Department of Public Works (DPW) staffing categories and asked whether the shortage is an ongoing trend or a recent…
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