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County reports 13% overall vacancy rate; five bargaining units exceed 20% during AB 2561 hearing
Summary
At a statutorily required AB 2561 hearing, Tulare County human resources reported an overall vacancy rate of 13% (about 600 vacant positions) and five bargaining units with vacancy rates above 20%; union representatives testified that shortages are affecting juvenile hall, probation supervision and physician staffing.
Tulare County held a public hearing on Sept. 9 required by Assembly Bill 2561 to report on job vacancy rates, recruitment and retention efforts. County human resources director Lupi Garza presented workforce metrics and recruitment activity for the period July 1, 2024, through June 30, 2025 (vacancy data reported as of July 31, 2025).
Garza reported the county’s overall vacancy rate was 13% (about 600 vacant positions of 5,157 allocated). Five bargaining units exceeded the 20% threshold identified in state law: the Professional Association of Tulare County Physicians (57%), Tulare County Probation Association (31%), Government Lawyers (24%), Unrepresented bargaining unit (23%), and SEIU (21%). Garza said 245…
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