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Eugene implements hiring pause and spending cuts now
By Local Eugene news desk
The City of Eugene is taking immediate steps to address a growing budget gap, including a hiring pause on most vacant positions and departmental spending cuts.
The hiring pause does not affect current employees, with some exceptions such as sworn police officers and firefighters.
Departmental spending targets of $3 million are aimed at creating short-term savings and preserving options for the next budget cycle.
This brief was written automatically from an official City of Eugene announcement. Read the original announcement.
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