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Montebello holds AB2561 vacancies hearing; citywide vacancy rate 15.4%, MMPA at 28% with unions urging competitive pay
Summary
Under AB2561 (Gov. Code §3502.3) the city reported a 15.4% overall vacancy rate and provided MMPA‑specific details (13 vacancies, 681 applicants, 71 average days to hire); union representatives urged bargaining and compensation steps to retain professionals while firefighters credited recent recruitment efforts that lowered vacancies to 7%.
Montebello staff presented the city’s annual AB2561 public hearing on vacancies, recruitment and retention Wednesday, reporting a 15.4% citywide vacancy rate and highlighting areas for continued recruiting and bargaining focus.
The presentation summarized state requirements under Assembly Bill 2561 (Government Code §3502.3), which requires annual public disclosure of vacancy and hiring information and provides…
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