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St. Helens council directs balanced general-fund reductions, cuts stipends and consolidates meetings
Summary
The St. Helens City Council on April 1 directed staff to implement a balanced approach to general-fund reductions — including roughly 10% targeted furloughs/layoffs and cuts to nonessential spending — adopted a 10% reduction in council stipends and voted to meet monthly starting in May.
St. Helens City Council on April 1 voted to direct staff to implement a balanced approach to general-fund reductions that the motion described as including roughly 10% targeted furloughs or layoffs, reductions in nonessential spending and continued efforts to balance the budget.
The motion, introduced during the council's work-session items, passed with roll-call affirmation from Counselor Sandine, Council President Chilton, Counselor Hubbard,…
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