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Fairfax staff reports low vacancy rate under AB 2561; public presses council on hiring, pay and legal costs
Summary
Staff reported an annual average vacancy rate of 4% for fiscal 2025 (down from 7% in 2024), below the 20% AB 2561 threshold that would trigger further reporting. Public commenters used the hearing to press for a hiring freeze, better pay for public works, and clearer reporting of the town's legal spending, including requests for a detailed legal-fee schedule.
The Fairfax Town Council held a state-required public hearing on AB 2561 reporting obligations for workforce vacancies and compliance. Town staff told the council that the town's annual average vacancy rate for the most recent reporting year (2025) was 4%, an improvement from 7% the prior year, and well under the 20% threshold that triggers additional reporting steps.
The presentation noted several positions remain listed in the staffing report but are not funded in the current fiscal year; staff explained the town keeps job…
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