City workforce vacancies under AB 2561
Summary
The city's vacancy rate is under 12 percent and recruiters hired or promoted about 500 people in 2025, including nine police officers with hiring incentives. A deaf advocate urged the city to actively recruit from the disabled community, citing 73 percent unemployment among people with disabilities.
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Last discussed Feb 24, 2026.
Impact analysis
Vacancies save salary dollars but stretch services; police hiring incentives cost $5,000 per recruit.
Job seekers, including police recruits receiving incentives, and residents who get faster city services as positions fill.
Deaf and disabled residents argue they remain shut out of city hiring despite high unemployment in their community.
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