City eliminates director of economic development/tourism

As part of their effort to finalize a balanced budget, the Vandalia City Council on Monday acted on personnel matters that included the elimination of the director of economic development and tourism position.

In addition to terminating the post held by JoAnn Sasse Givens, the council also approved three layoffs -Brian Tedrick of public works department, Judy Kaiser of the city clerk's office and Linda Townsend, custodian at city hall and the public safety building.

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