Base workers warn Ridgecrest council of consequences from proposed DOD workforce cuts

Mar 6, 2025

A Ridgecrest resident who identified herself as a civil servant urged the council to plan for federal workforce reductions, warning of lost tax revenue, pressure on local services and potential impacts on housing and the hospital.

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During public comment at the Ridgecrest City Council meeting, a city resident who identified herself as a civil servant on the nearby base asked the council to add an agenda item about proposed Department of Defense workforce reductions and urged the city to plan for potential local impacts.

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