WILDWOOD--Mayor Gary DeMarzo confirmed Wednesday evening that at least 30 city employees received layoff notices Wednesday.

Speaking to nbc 40 prior to the city's bi-monthly commissioner meeting, the mayor could not release many details, however he says the layoffs span throughout the city's numerous departments.

Mayor DeMarzo was sworn into office in December after a special election recalled former mayor Ernie Troiano after residents complained of high taxes and wasteful municipal spending.

DeMarzo and commissioners Edward Harshaw and Al Brannen have been working to lower the tax rate and these layoffs are believed to be part of the solution toward reaching their goal.