To meet a projected $3.9 million deficit in its 2025 budget, the City of Olympia is planning to cut 26.75 positions across various departments.
At yesterday’s city council meeting, City Manager Jay Burney described the proposed budget, staff cuts and described a new full-time council support assistant position, which the council members have requested.
To close the budget gap, the plan includes $3.2 million in general fund reductions through a mix of staffing cuts, delayed hires, and permanent position eliminations. An additional $2.4 million in baseline adjustments are also factored into the budget proposal…