LANSING, Mich. — East Lansing City Manager George Lahanas' office has made the decision to lay off 125 employees, effective Monday.
The city told Fox 47 the employees were expected to get their letters over the weekend.
East Lansing Mayor Ruth Beier said most of the people laid off had part-time, seasonal jobs with the city including positions with parking enforcement and the East Lansing Family Aquatic Center.
Mayor Beier said the layoffs needed to happen because of the coronavirus pandemic and most local governments being shut down.
Some of the layoffs include:
Childcare aides: 35
Lifeguards/swim instructors: 20
Parking ambassadors: 18
Crossing guards: 12
Library pages: 11
Customer service associates for Hannah Community Center: 10
Recreational arts instructors: 8
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