Four city departments and 27 jobs were cut from Selma's fiscal year 2022-2023 budget.
SELMA, Ala. - After months of debating, the city of Selma passed a budget for fiscal year 2022-2023 at Tuesday’s City Council meeting, but it did not come without major cuts.
Departments like recreation, tax and license, legal and building inspections were among those that were dissolved. There were also 27 job cuts, including the assistant chief’s position at Selma Police Department, which makes a total loss of 57 jobs. Thirty were vacant due to lack of retention.“You’ve got who are adamant about passing it, knowing what has been cut in it,” Perkins said.The City Council agreed to raise the worker’s minimum wage to $12 an hour.“I voted because I wanted you all to get the raise,” said Ward 4 Councilwoman Lesia James, “I didn’t get this in time enough to read.
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