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City of Sonoma holds required AB 2561 hearing; staff reports low vacancy rate after reorganization
Summary
At a public hearing required by Assembly Bill 2561, staff reported on 2024 vacancies and recruitment: the city began 2024 with 44.5 full-time equivalents, had a 7% turnover rate, and ended the year with four vacancies (under 10%). Staff said reorganization, new positions and automation drove a short-term vacancy spike.
The City of Sonoma held a public hearing on May 21 to meet the requirements of Assembly Bill 2561 and to report the city’s 2024 vacancies, recruitment and retention efforts.
Jenny Yankovich, assistant to the city manager, opened the item and said, “This is a public hearing to ensure the city of Sonoma's compliance with assembly bill 25 61,” noting the law took effect January 1, 2025 and requires an annual public hearing before budget adoption.
Yankovich reported that the city began calendar year 2024 with 44.5 full-time-equivalent positions, 30 of which were represented by SEIU, and five vacancies…
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