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Arcata receives annual report on staffing: 136 full-time positions, 23 vacancies in 2025; turnover 16%
Summary
Human Resources Director Kira reported the city had 136 authorized full‑time positions, 23 vacancies in 2025 (20 filled), a 16% annual turnover rate and a 4.7% monthly average vacancy rate; council and public asked questions about CalPERS and juvenile diversion staffing.
Arcata City officials received the required annual report on staff vacancies and recruitment on April 1, presented by Human Resources Administrative Services Director Kira.
Kira told the council the city has 136 authorized full‑time positions. "Over the course of 2025, we had a total of 23 vacancies. We filled 20 of those positions," she said, and added the annual staff turnover rate was…
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