Read the Lightfoot administration’s memo announcing a hiring freeze across city government

Mayor Lori Lightfoot has imposed a hiring freeze across all departments and positions in city government, including police. The administration announced the move in a memo earlier this week from budget director Susie Park to all city commissioners and department heads. Read the memo below.

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Lightfoot administration’s hiring freeze memo (PDF)

Lightfoot administration’s hiring freeze memo (Text)