QUINCY, Fla.(WTXL) — Quincy city leaders are working to restore $500,000 to the city’s reserve fund by cutting vacant positions across several departments.
- The plan aims to rebuild the city’s financial cushion for future emergencies.
- Vacant positions in police, fire, parks and recreation, and planning will be temporarily cut for the fiscal year.
- Watch the video to hear what city officials say about the impact on staffing and safety.
BROADCAST TRANSCRIPT:
When emergencies strike — from hurricanes to infrastructure failures — cities rely on their savings to stay afloat. I’m Tatyana Purifoy, your Quincy neighborhood reporter breaking down what needs to happen to replenish those funds.
City Manager Roger Milton is looking to restore the city’s reserve funding — adding half a million dollars back into savings since starting his new position as the new city manager. The money will come from cutting vacant positions in multiple departments — including police, fire, parks and recreation, and building and planning…