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Fountain Valley reports improved vacancy rate to 8.8%; police recruitment remains a focus
Fountain Valley City Council · February 3, 2026
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Summary
Staff reported an overall vacancy rate drop to 8.8% as of Dec. 31, 2025 (22 active vacancies), down from 13.4% in 2024; council received and filed the AB 2561 recruitment and retention report and discussed continued hiring efforts for police and executive positions.
The city presented its annual report required under Assembly Bill 2561 on vacancies, recruitment and retention. Senior HR Analyst Maria Salas told the council that as of Dec. 31, 2025 Fountain Valley had 250.5 budgeted full‑time positions and an 8.8% vacancy rate (22 active vacancies), a notable improvement from…
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