温哥华因预算原因裁减了五个海的救生员,理由是财政压力和将资金转移到需求较高的地方.
Vancouver cuts lifeguard staff at five beaches for budget reasons, citing fiscal pressure and redirecting funds to higher-demand areas.
温哥华将减少救生员在五个海的工作人员, 西班牙银行东和西,第三沙,夕阳海, 和鱼湖今年夏天由于预算限制, 重定向资源到更高需求区域如室外游泳池.
Vancouver will reduce lifeguard staffing at five beaches—Spanish Banks East and West, Third Beach, Sunset Beach, and Trout Lake—this summer due to budget constraints, redirecting resources to higher-demand areas like outdoor pools.
作为1亿2千万美元的节约计划的一部分, 与房地产税结相关. 此举是由于预算增加了120万美元而导致, 不能支付不断上升的固定成本.
The move, part of a $120 million savings plan tied to a property tax freeze, follows a $1.2 million budget increase that failed to cover rising fixed costs.
虽然公园管理委员会表示没有计划裁员, 安全仍然是首要任务, 但包括救生员工会成员和安全倡导者在内的批评人士警告说公共安全风险增加.
While the park board says no layoffs are planned and safety remains a priority, critics, including lifeguard union members and safety advocates, warn of increased public safety risks.
城市长肯·西姆质疑公园管理委员会的治理,呼吁进行改革, 而董事会主席姆·迪格比则提到财政压力.
Mayor Ken Sim questioned the park board’s governance, calling for reform, while board chair Tom Digby cited fiscal pressures.
由于该决定的影响很大,因此预计将对此进行审查.
A review of the decision is expected due to its significant impact.