Detroit Council's new budget equals 315 layoffs

The Detroit City Council approved a $3.6 billion budget that calls for a 10percent salary cut to city appointees and nonunion employees and 315 layoffs. City officials say the budget cuts will amount to $42million in the general fund. The budget will take effect July 1st. Bing still has the option to veto or make changes to the council's budget. For more details on this story, visit http://detnews.com/article/20090526/METRO01/905260426/Detroit-council-OKs-315-layoffs--salary-cuts-in-$3.6B-budget.

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