Summary
The city has 65.5 vacant positions of 476 budgeted, with the management group above 20% vacancy. Labor groups warned that frozen non-general-fund positions, contracting out, and burnout are hurting services — and the mayor tied it to the tough budget choices ahead, including the Measure D vote.
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Last discussed May 19, 2026.
Impact analysis
Tied to a proposed $12.5 million structural deficit resolution and the $4.5 million Measure D ballot measure.
Potentially, residents if vacant service positions are filled.
City employees facing burnout, increased workloads, and proposed reductions; residents experiencing slower services.
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