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Concord City Council approved the 2027 city budget. The council avoided staff layoffs by utilizing rainy day funds. This budget is estimated to increase the tax rate by just under 4%. Some vacant positions were frozen, and one deputy police chief role was eliminated. The city allocated over $1 million from its reserves for operational expenses.
https://www.concordmonitor.com/2026/06/05/concord-city-council-puts-1m-in-rainy-day-funds-into-2027-budget-avoiding-staff-layoffs/
Huntington's Mayor issued a public warning. The warning concerns potential city layoffs. These layoffs would happen if a proposed levy does not pass. The article does not specify the number of jobs at risk. It also does not detail the specific levy.
Huntington, WV
https://www.wsaz.com/video/2026/04/24/mayor-warns-about-potential-layoffs-if-levy-doesnt-pass/
Paterson city government seeks a $48.5 million increase in state aid. This funding aims to close a significant budget deficit. Without the aid, 680 employees may face furloughs. Additionally, 58 municipal workers could lose their jobs. City officials state these measures are a last resort and not currently planned.
Paterson, New Jersey
https://www.aol.com/articles/layoffs-paterson-city-workers-options-083057425.html
Auburn city officials are considering layoffs and tax increases. These measures aim to close a significant budget gap. Rising costs and slow revenue growth strain city finances. Leaders must make difficult decisions to maintain essential services. Discussions continue to balance the budget and minimize impact.
https://www.fingerlakes1.com/2026/03/25/auburn-faces-potential-layoffs-and-tax-increases-to-balance-budget/
Columbus Leaders Endorse COSI Despite Recent Layoffs
Columbus elected leaders reaffirmed support for COSI's leadership. This follows the museum's recent layoffs of about 15% of its staff. City Councilmember Nick Bankston and the Mayor's office praised the science museum. The city has provided millions of dollars to COSI over decades. Columbus contributed $25 million for grounds improvements when the museum reopened.
https://www.dispatch.com/story/news/local/2026/01/23/mayor-ginther-and-councilmember-remy-back-cosi-leadership-post-layoffs/88288752007/
Columbus, Ohio
Oakland faces a projected 129 million dollar one year budget shortfall and is pivoting to a back to basics approach. City leaders say priorities remain community safety, housing security, essential services, and collecting owed revenues. At a budget hearing, staff outlined difficult choices needed to rein in spending and balance the books.
If approved Dec 17, phase one would cut a little over 204 million dollars. Measures include reductions to city staff and police overtime, postponing one police academy, browning out two fire stations, and transferring money into the general fund from other sources. Proposed shifts include about 6 million dollars from the Affordable Housing Trust Fund, about 15 million dollars from the Self Insurance Liability Fund, and nearly 10 million dollars from the Emergency Reserve fund that exceeds policy minimums.
Mayor Mike Johnston's office said all layoff notifications will go out over the course of a week, beginning Aug. 18.
https://www.9news.com/article/news/local/city-of-denver-layoffs-begin-monday/73-4f737618-58ca-4b46-a24c-72651af3c474