Budget cuts affect Hillsborough County, Palmetto employees

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What do you think about the budget cuts in Hillsborough County and in Palmetto, considering current economic conditions?

Some cuts, but not as many, should have been made (33%)

More cuts should have been made (50%)

No cuts should have been made (16%)

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Budget cuts are affecting employees in Hillsborough County and in the city of Palmetto.

In Manatee County, city of Palmetto employees will no longer get free dental insurance.

Palmetto commissioners agreed to alter employees' health insurance coverage to balance their budget.

By eliminating dental care and changing their health plan, the city expects to save more than $57,000.

In Hillsborough County, budget cuts mean fewer animal services employees will work overnight.

Only one officer will be on call overnight now. The number of people working during the day will not change.

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