City discusses staffing shortages and noncompetitive salaries as 2022 budget talks continue
Staffing shortages, noncompetitive salaries and unreliable revenue sources
Staffing shortages and noncompetitive salaries were among the top issues discussed during the Manhattan City Commission’s 2022 budget work session Tuesday.
Department heads spoke about the difficulty of competing with the private sector and other municipalities while attempting to retain employees and fill open positions.
Public Works director Robert Ott provided an example of this happening with a water treatment plant operator.
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City attorney Katie Jackson claims her department has recently experienced similar issues.
She also says the number of employees in her office has not increased since she began working there nearly 20 years ago.