In an effort to cut costs, Topeka’s city government has eliminated the jobs held by deputy city manager Doug Gerber, neighborhood relations director Sasha Haehn and emergency management coordinator Jim Green. The termination of those employees and elimination of their positions became necessary as a result of city budget challenges brought about by the COVID-19 pandemic, city media relations coordinator Molly Hadfield indicated in a news release Monday. “These individuals are not being dismissed due to any conduct or performance issues,” she said. “However, the effect the pandemic is anticipated to have on the city budget is likely to be severe. This requires that steps be taken to responsibly navigate through this unprecedented event, including the elimination of positions.”
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