To address potential financial strain, Smith has asked Lima City Council to approve a voluntary early retirement incentive program for eligible city employees. The proposal would apply to employees with at least 25 years of service. Smith says if all eligible staff choose to participate, the move could substantially reduce labor costs and improve operational efficiency.

Crime Victim Services says that job cuts at  the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) that will impact local response to sexual assault.

Ohio libraries stand to take a $100 million dollar hit if the proposed House budget makes it through.