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Council accepts vacancies report required by Assembly Bill 2561; city shows 6.2% vacancy rate

Visalia City Council · April 20, 2026
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Summary

The Visalia City Council accepted a staff report prepared under Assembly Bill 2561 showing 723 budgeted positions and 45 vacancies (6.2%). Staff outlined recruitment steps and retention programs; the motion passed 4–0 with one member absent.

The Visalia City Council voted unanimously to accept a vacancies, recruitment and retention report prepared under Assembly Bill 2561, after staff outlined the city’s hiring progress and remaining gaps.

A human resources staff member told the council the data—compiled as of Feb. 28—showed 723 budgeted positions and 45 vacancies, a citywide vacancy rate of 6.2%. The presentation…

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