AB 2561 Vacancy Rates Public Hearing
Presented by:
Administrative Services
Human Resources Division
California Assembly Bill 2561
Requires public agencies to present information on job vacancies, recruitment, and retention efforts at a public hearing prior to adoption of the annual budget, pursuant to Government Code Section 3502.3.
Overview of City’s Staffing Status *as of February 28, 2026 Total Budgeted Positions = 723
Total Filled Positions = 678
Total Vacant Positions = 45
Citywide Vacancy Rate = 6.2%
Vacancies by Bargaining Unit
None of the bargaining units meet or exceed the 20% vacancy rate threshold.
1 2
3 1
2 Recruitment Cycle
34 Recruitments
1,792 Applications
32 Full Time New Hires, 40 hourly hires
14 Promotions
From September 1st – February 28th:
1 2
3 Recruitment
and
Retention Efforts
Questions?