Aug. 20, 2008 at 10:17am

Council approves cost-cutting plan

The Pierce County Council approved a set of initiatives yesterday intended to reduce unnecessary county expenses. The government cost-cutting measures take aim at Pierce County's slowing job market and declining tax receipts.

"Our budget situation demands attention now," said council member Calvin Goings. "Just like our county's families, our county government needs to live within its means and use its money as wisely as possible."

The initiatives include banning all out-of-state travel by county employees and freezing all hiring in county general-fund departments, excluding public safety and criminal justice.

"Pierce County needs to focus on core services such as economic development and public safety," said council member Tim Farrell. "When it comes to reductions in other areas, every penny counts."

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