County workforce vacancies (AB 2561 hearing)
Summary
The county's largest union is running at a 14.8% vacancy rate, with 51 of 345 general-funded positions unfilled after 55 were cut last year. Union leaders say understaffing is burning out workers and limiting public services, and urged competitive pay and new revenue like Measure G.
At a glance
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Last discussed May 26, 2026.
Impact analysis
The union argues ongoing cuts and vacancy budgeting are straining services, and points to Measure G on the June ballot as a revenue fix.
Residents who depend on county services and county employees facing burnout both gain from any hiring improvements.
Residents may see slower or reduced county services while 51 positions sit unfilled.
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