The Department of Labor and Employment Services started on July 1, 2023. The department is be responsible for the administration, implementation, and execution of federal government labor and workforce programs and initiatives, including overseeing WorkSource Atlanta.
Budget Overview
The total proposed operating budget for the Department of Labor and Employment Services is $1,00,000. This is an increase of $500,000 (+100%) from the previous year. The number of authorized positions (jobs) is proposed to increase from 0 to 4.8.
FY2025 Proposed Budget Book – Department of Labor and Employment Services
Budget Briefing
The department had its FY2025 budget briefing on Wednesday, June 7, at 2:00pm.
Committee of Purview
The Atlanta City Council’s Community Development/Human Services Committee has jurisdiction over the Department of Labor and Employment Services.
Community Development/Human Services Committee
- Jason Winston, committee chair
- Jason Dozier, committee vice chair
- Liliana Bakhtiari
- Andrea Boone
- Mary Norwood
- Matt Westmoreland