December 14, 2009

State revenue drops 10.2 percent in November

As recession forces Overland Park closer to cutting its workforce, one city council member is proposing that Kansas' second largest city recruit unpaid volunteers to pick up some of the slack in city services.  "It makes sense," said city councilwoman Dona Owenns, who is suggesting the city consider a plan similar to one in Plano, Texas, which authorities there estimate saved the equivalent of $1.8 million last year.   (Read more).