BOULDER COUNTY, Colo. — Boulder County on Monday announced it will lay off 31 people and eliminate 60 vacant positions as it works to close a multi-million dollar budget shortfall.

The county has projected that its spending will soon outpace its revenue. Officials are working to find $30 million to $40 million in savings over the next three years.

The county said uncertainty surrounding federal and state funding is adding pressure to "an already challenging economic situation with rising inflation and uncertainty around future revenue from property taxes and sales and use taxes."

In order to address the shortfall, the county said it will eliminate positions and end programs over the next three years.

On Monday, the county announced it will lay off 31 people and eliminate 60 vacant po

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