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Belmont staff report steady vacancies and turnover; city cites hiring challenges for specialized roles
Summary
City staff reported a 2025 average vacancy rate of 5.8% (peaking at 9.3%), 21 vacancies over the year and an average turnover rate of about 7.15%; staff said some senior and specialized positions remain hard to fill and described steps to shorten time‑to‑hire and promote internal advancement.
City human-resources staff presented the annual vacancies, recruitment and retention report Tuesday, telling the council the municipal workforce comprises 139.75 full‑time budgeted positions and that the average vacancy rate for 2025 was 5.8% with a high point of 9.3%.
The presenter said the city recorded 21 vacancies during the year and an average turnover of roughly 7.15%. Staff noted that about 25% of the current workforce is eligible to retire immediately, which they…
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