Ferguson officials face a significant budget crisis. The city plans to cut $2 million and eliminate 12 jobs. Eight positions are layoffs across six departments, including police and fire. Officials are considering asking voters for new sales and property taxes. Years of dipping into cash reserves and rising operating costs caused the financial strain.
Ferguson, Missouri
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