All GSA employees in Nevada have been fired, leaving approximately 12 staff split between Las Vegas and Reno without jobs. Senator Catherine Cortez Masto raised concerns about the impact of eliminating these employees, who were responsible for maintaining federal buildings and courthouses in Nevada, including security systems. The GSA administrator has not directly informed the senator’s office about the decision, leading to calls for more details about the abrupt firings.
The specific responsibilities of the fired employees and the impact on Nevada’s federal buildings remain unclear. The GSA’s decision to dispose of over 440 “non-core assets” across the country, worth over $8.3 billion, was announced shortly after the firing of Nevada staff. The agency cited funding deficiencies and the need for improvements to the federal workforce as reasons for the decision.
The Nevada field office for the GSA did not respond to inquiries about the firings. Senator Cortez Masto questioned the motives behind the Trump administration’s actions, suggesting that the move may hinder the work of federal judges in Nevada. The fired employees will receive 90 days of paid leave after being placed on administrative leave.
The GSA’s decision to eliminate non-core assets is said to leverage the private sector, drive improvements for agency customers, and benefit local communities. The firing of GSA employees in Nevada adds to the uncertainty surrounding the agency’s future plans and its impact on federal buildings in the state.
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