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Newark reports 12.43% citywide vacancy rate at AB 2561 public hearing; police management group highest by percent
Summary
At an informational public hearing required by AB 2561, city HR officials reported 23 vacancies out of 185 budgeted full‑time positions (12.43% as of May 31), described recruitment incentives for police officers and said targeted recruitments for police management positions will open by year's end.
At a public hearing required under Assembly Bill 2561, Newark officials on June 26 presented the city's annual report on staffing vacancies, recruitment and retention strategies and said the current citywide vacancy rate was 12.43% as of May 31.
HR Director Britney Frey told the council that between July 1, 2024 and May 31, 2025 the city hired 33 new employees, promoted nine internally and recorded 19 separations. Out of 185 budgeted full‑time positions the city had 23 vacancies at the reporting date; Frey said the figure…
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