Councilwoman Gerrie Schipske issued a statement Thursday saying she is going to forego her city-mandated furlough days to walk her territory.
The 5th District councilwoman said she will be going door-to-door Friday in the El Dorado Park Estates area to talk with constituents about the city budget.
Non-public safety employees have been ordered by City Hall to take off the last Friday of every month.
"I have placed my council staff on furlough and while I am on furlough too -- meaning a day without pay -- I am walking my district to talk with people about what is happening in our city and to ask how I can be of assistance," Schipske said in her statement.
Schipske started walking her district several weeks ago to talk with constituents who don't use email.
"I'm adding the Fridays we are furloughed to stress that City Hall may be closed, but I am still working," she said.
