Hamilton County has announced it will lay off 38 as it implements a budget that is $13.7 million less than last year's.
Supported agencies saw a cut of $7.2 million. Erlanger hospital's reduction was $1.5 million.
The county will have 58 positions that are unfilled.
Hamilton County Mayor Jim Coppinger said he will ask for a four-week severance package, rather than two weeks, for those laid off.
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