Stuart axes 12 jobs to save $1M as fiscal year begins

Stuart City Cuts 12 Jobs to Save $1M

The city of Stuart has cut 12 jobs to save nearly $1 million as the new fiscal year begins.

According to CBS12's reporter Jack Wu, the number of job cuts could rise to 16 over the next few weeks, representing three percent of the city's total workforce.

City Manager Michael Mortell emphasizes the difficulty of the process, saying it is constantly on his mind.

The city is currently undergoing an effort to reduce costs, and the job cuts are part of this initiative.

Author's summary: Stuart city cuts jobs to save $1M.

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