QUESTION
What are the impacts of the reduced Parks Department headcount on operations and maintenance?
3:28:16
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25 sec
The Parks Commissioner acknowledges the department's headcount reduction to 4,100 employees due to difficult budget decisions.
- Current staff are working hard despite limited resources.
- Parks operations and maintenance are impacted, including trash management, bathroom cleanliness, and tree care.
- The Commissioner highlights the dedication of parks employees in carrying out operations with constrained staffing.
Shekar Krishnan
3:28:16
Do you feel that a pox department headcount of 41100 is adequate to fully staff all operations of the department.
Sue Donoghue
3:28:25
As I said, and thank you for the question, council member, there are difficult decisions that needed to be made, and we have an credibly hardworking and dedicated staff.
3:28:36
They they are doing as much as they can.
3:28:38
They're doing what they can with the resources that they have.