Tacoma layoff numbers lower than announced

The city of Tacoma faced a major budget cut, and 67 city workers from various departments were laid off due to the cuts. On Friday, KIRO 7’s Kevin McCarty reported that the number of pink slips has lowered to 15-20 employees. In December, residents in Tacoma told the city council they didn’t want police and firefighters laid off as part of the massive budget cuts. These cuts were delayed, but …