The San Francisco Municipal Transportation Agency has laid off 12 senior managers in a surprising shakeup aimed at addressing a projected $50 million deficit for the upcoming fiscal year. Interim Director Julie Kirschbaum, although initially retained by Mayor Lurie, is leading a reorganization effort to streamline operations amidst increasing financial pressures. The layoffs, which could signal further job losses, were described by Kirschbaum as necessary to reduce duplication and clarify roles within the agency. She acknowledged the difficulty of these decisions and emphasized taking ownership of the process.
Kirschbaum noted that these layoffs are never easy, and I take full ownership of them, emphasizing the difficult decisions required amid a massive budget deficit.
The SFMTA is looking at a $50 million deficit for the upcoming fiscal year and potentially a $320 million deficit for the next, necessitating significant restructuring.
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