Friday, August 20, 2010
Beshear Reducing Politically Appointed Jobs
KENTUCKY....
In an effort to save $5 million, Governor Steve Beshear has started reducing politically appointed “non-merit” jobs in his administration. The cost-cutting measure is part of a $131 million reduction plan this year’s General Assembly mandated for the state’s executive branch. Beshear says he's committed to maintaining a balanced budget while keeping critical services functioning for the good of all the state’s citizens. Beshear’s press secretary, Kerri Richardson, said the administration does not yet know how many non-merit employees will be affected. The state House contends there are about 3,400 full-time political appointee workers in the executive branch, but Beshear’s office says there are 826 full-time political appointees.
# posted by Homer Owens @ 5:02 PM 
