With Payrolls Slashed, Some Miami-Dade Departments Fare Better Than Others

Who's Gotten The Chop
MIAMI, FL - MAY 10: Miami-Dade mayoral candidate Carlos Gimenez during a debate with other mayoral candidates vying for the open seat during the May 24th general election on May 10, 2011 in Miami, Florida. The former mayor Carlos Alvarez was voted out of office by voters unhappy with a property tax rate increase and the fact that he gave salary raises to county employees during a deep recession. The vote to oust the former mayor made Miami-Dade the most populous area ever to recall a local official. 11 candidates are running for the open seat. (Photo by Joe Raedle/Getty Images)
MIAMI, FL - MAY 10: Miami-Dade mayoral candidate Carlos Gimenez during a debate with other mayoral candidates vying for the open seat during the May 24th general election on May 10, 2011 in Miami, Florida. The former mayor Carlos Alvarez was voted out of office by voters unhappy with a property tax rate increase and the fact that he gave salary raises to county employees during a deep recession. The vote to oust the former mayor made Miami-Dade the most populous area ever to recall a local official. 11 candidates are running for the open seat. (Photo by Joe Raedle/Getty Images)

Since becoming mayor in 2011, Carlos Gimenez has presided over a shrinking government workforce. Some payrolls have shrunk more than others.

Compared to the final budget before Gimenez took office, Miami-Dade employs about 7.5 percent fewer people now: 25,600 people versus 27,600 in 2011 under then-mayor Carlos Alvarez.

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