Washington Post
Maryland -- The Montgomery County Council last week appropriated the funds needed to run a day-labor center in Gaithersburg, even as some city officials said they were not sure they want such a facility.
County Council members agreed to set aside almost $125,000 to pay for personnel and equipment for the employment center, where day laborers will be able to look for work under a supervised system.
County officials said the move shows they are committed to having a center in Gaithersburg, even though a plan to open a facility on North Frederick Avenue stalled after residents complained that they were not included in the decision-making. Residents also objected to the facility's location near several homes.
Posted by Richard at October 27, 2005