MIRAMAR (CBSMiami) – A drastic decision in Miramar as all city employees, including police officers and firefighters, are facing furloughs.
Miramar’s city manager announced the news in a memo Wednesday, blaming the loss of money due to the coronavirus pandemic.
READ MORE: COVID In Florida: 4,237 New Cases, 33 Deaths Reported On MondaySo every city employee, first responders included, will be furloughed for one day per week from June through December.
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