Letters question city staffing level

RITZVILLE — Faced with looming growth, the City Council unanimously approved a plan to lift the city’s hiring freeze during its Nov. 5 meeting.

Councilwoman Michelle Plumb moved to modify the city government organizational chart to eliminate a vacant deputy clerk/treasurer 1 position, add a new community development director, lift the hiring freeze and allow for a hiring a part-time records clerk funded through March 30.

She also moved to have staff modify the budget to include the changes and related wages.

The council voted 7-0 to approve the motion.

The city will host a special budget meeti...