Summary
Layoffs are going forward despite union concessions talks, and speakers accused the council of never intending to avoid them. Council members acknowledged the pain, with some pressing for unions to bring solutions to the February retreat and for transparency about what went wrong.
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Last discussed Jan 6, 2026.
Impact analysis
Personnel savings of about $2.8 million came from layoffs, concessions, and separations.
The city's short-term budget balance.
Laid-off city workers and their families, and residents who may see services slip.
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