Police, fire layoffs a real possibility in Muncie

By Rick Yencer, Star Press

ryencer@muncie.gannett.com

MUNCIE -- Layoffs of public safety workers could be one of the only ways for Muncie to make up revenue loss from property tax caps on homes, rentals, farms and businesses.

And Mayor Sharon McShurley said declining revenue in 2009-10 will definitely have an impact on upcoming contract talks with police officers and firefighters.