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Mayor's budget omits HRA development specialist; economic development clerk role to be cut June 30
Summary
HRA staff reported the mayor's budget did not fund a requested development specialist position and that an economic development clerk in the office will be laid off at the end of the fiscal year; the HRA said it will consider internal staffing options and potential shared arrangements with related agencies.
HRA staff told the authority that the mayor's recent budget submission did not include funding for a proposed development specialist position and that an economic development clerk in the office will be laid off effective June 30 at the end of the fiscal year.
Staff said no reason was provided in the budget materials and that the clerk (identified in the meeting as Kim) will be separated from her current municipal role on June 30. The mayor's office reportedly offered the affected employee a potential alternative position in Parks and Recreation but no firm placement was specified in the meeting record.
Why it matters: HRA staff said the missing development specialist and the pending layoff reduce the authority's internal capacity to move projects forward and may increase reliance on other city or quasi-public partners for day-to-day project management and economic-development tasks.
HRA response and options: members discussed the possibility of the HRA or related entities (HEDIC or other partners) supporting some position costs, noting precedent for shared staffing. Staff said any proposed split or joint funding would require further analysis of the HRA's finances and priorities and that the board would discuss options in upcoming meetings.
Ending: HRA staff said they will prepare proposals and budget scenarios for board consideration in June and will coordinate next steps with city personnel and legal as appropriate.
