Cleveland Mayor Campbell Announces Budget Cuts

Mayor Jane Campbell announced a total of 663 layoffs today, the majority among law enforcement and safety: 263 police, 150 firefighters and 22 to 25 EMS workers. Basic city services, trash removal, snow plowing, street sweeping and street repair will be maintained. The reductions will decrease expenditures by $61 million. Mayor Jane hopes to avoid a fiscal emergency and prevent control of the city being turned over to the state.

She can enact her plan without City Council approval. Many people are unhappy.