South Suburban Harvey Laying Off About 10% of Municipal Workforce, City Says Unpaid Commercial Property Taxes to Blame

South suburban Harvey laying off about 10% of municipal workforce, city says unpaid commercial property taxes to blame

HARVEY, Ill. — South suburban Harvey is laying off approximately 10% of its municipal workforce, which the the city is blaming primarily on a lack of tax revenue resulting from unpaid commercial property taxes. The city announced in a news release Wednesday that the layoffs will be effective Aug. 23. The layoffs are "due to ongoing financial hardship, including a lack of sufficient tax revenue — particularly from commercial property owners with …

City of Harvey to lay off 10% of workers next month

The City of Harvey will lay off about 10% of its municipal workers amid a financial crisis.

Reno Officials Approve Resolution Paving Way For Layoffs

(Reno, NV) — It appears the city of Reno will be laying off some of its employees. On Wednesday, the Reno City Council approved a resolution that would allow for some layoffs. The city recently identified eight positions that could be cut. It comes as the city faces a 25-million-dollar deficit for the next fiscal year. The city’s director of finance cites decreasing revenue growth and increasing expenses.

Temple University Lays Off Workers Amid Massive Budget Deficit

Temple University in Philadelphia is laying off 50 employees as it grapples with a severe budget deficit. The school announced the cuts this week, citing declining enrollment, rising operating costs, and reduced state funding as key factors in the financial shortfall. The layoffs impact both administrative and support staff, with officials warning that more cost-cutting measures could follow. Temple has faced mounting challenges in recent years,…