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Staff surveys show strong employee support for Fountain Valley four‑10 pilot; council divided on Friday closures

Fountain Valley City Council · January 21, 2025
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Staff reported positive staff feedback and mixed public survey results on the 4/10 pilot; council members split between moving to a permanent schedule, exploring split-shifts to preserve Friday service, or extending the trial for more public data.

City staff presented the results of internal and public surveys on Fountain Valley’s six‑month 4/10 pilot, which started Aug. 12 and closes city hall every Friday while extending weekday hours. The public-facing survey recorded 142 responses; staff reported about 44 internal responses from employees participating in the pilot.

Staff said roughly 70% of public respondents found the 4/10 schedule 'very convenient' and that a similar share reported positive effects on accessing city services. The staff survey showed strong approval: about 90% reported being very…

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