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Palmdale Water District orders furloughs to keep credit

Posted by: Maven on June 13, 2009 at 6:24 am

From the Antelope Valley Press:

If it’s true that still waters run deep, then hushed voices of Palmdale Water District employees said more than words ever could. Roughly 40 employees barely uttered a word Wednesday night when they attended the district’s board meeting in which directors voted on ways to trim expenses in the agency’s day-to-day operations, solutions recommended by Randy Hill, the newest general manager, who took charge in November.

The board voted 4-1 to lay off five employees, with Raul Figueroa casting the “no” vote. Directors also approved two days per month of unpaid work furlough for the remaining staff and accepted early retirement for three long-time employees.

During a special meeting June 4, Hill said the budget cuts had to total $700,000. Within a week that number nearly doubled. “I do propose deeper cuts than $700,000,” Hill told the directors. He suggested the board approve $1.3 million in cuts, calling that recommendation “the most significant change since our last meeting.”

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June 13, 2009 · Filed Under Southern California

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