Prichard announced a broad set of city-government cutbacks in February 2009 as officials sought to reduce costs during a period of financial strain.
Mayor Ron Davis said the city would lay off 17 employees. Beginning the following month, all city employees except police officers and firefighters would move to four-day workweeks.
Projected savings and operational changes
The plan also called for limiting the number of take-home vehicles. City officials projected that the changes would save $540,000 during the fiscal year.
At the time, Prichard’s annual budget was reported at $12.5 million. The announcement was one of several fiscal developments affecting the city that year.
Historical context
This account records the measures proposed in the February 2009 announcement. It does not state the eventual implementation, duration or final financial effects of the cuts.