Cuts force layoffs in courts, threaten Board of Elections (The Hamilton Journal News)

HAMILTON — Layoffs continue to mount across county government in the wake of budget cuts meant to right Butler County’s budget amid recession. One of the hardest hit departments is the Board of Elections, which commissioners cut by 13.5 percent, or $379,017. Board of Elections Director Betty McGary said that puts her personnel budget on track for a $245,000 deficit. “I can assure you that if we …