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Hawaiian Gardens receives AB 2561 vacancy report as unions press city to fill long‑standing openings
Summary
At a May 14 City Council public hearing required by California Assembly Bill 2561, city HR staff presented a status report on vacant positions and unions urged the council to replace long‑vacant posts and limit use of contract workers. The council voted to receive and file the report.
Hawaiian Gardens — The City Council on May 14 received and filed a report on the city’s vacant positions required under California Assembly Bill 2561, after human resources staff presented the status of posted and unfilled jobs and union representatives urged the council to fill several long‑standing vacancies.
The report, presented by HR Manager Rosario Zoli, described the AB 2561 requirement that public agencies present the status of vacancies in a public hearing at least once per fiscal year and before adoption of the final budget. “This new law requires public agencies like the city to present on the status of vacancies in a public hearing at least once per fiscal year and before the budget is approved,” Zoli said.
Unions representing both management and rank‑and‑file employees told the council they see multiple positions…
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