Summary
The county's 311 line is running with 12 call-takers instead of 20 — during a winter storm they fielded over 330 calls an hour. Seven call-center positions sit unfunded in the proposed budget, and Council Member Blegay pushed the director to fight for that money. Residents complain service requests get closed without the work actually done.
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Last discussed Apr 16, 2026.
Impact analysis
Seven of ten unfunded positions are call-center reps earning roughly $50,000 each — about $350,000 to fully staff.
Residents who call 311 for county services, especially Spanish speakers if new hires come through.
Mentions & discussions (2)
Government Operations and Fiscal Policy Committee - Budget Work-session: Revenue Authority; Office of Community Relations; Office of Human Rights; Office of Ethics and Accountability - Apr 16, 2026
The county's 311 line is running with 12 call-takers instead of 20 — during a winter storm they fielded over 330 calls an hour. Seven call-center positions sit unfunded in the proposed budget, and Council Member Blegay pushed the director to fight for that money. Residents complain service requests get closed without the work actually done.
Government Operations and Fiscal Policy Committee - Feb 26, 2026
Committee members flagged ongoing concerns with the county's 311 system; nominee Dickerson said the office is exploring AI tools to improve response times.
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