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Escondido reports 7.4% vacancy rate under AB 2561; council hears steps to recruit and retain staff
Escondido City Council · April 1, 2026
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Summary
Under California AB 2561, Escondido reported 65 vacancies (7.43%) of 875 budgeted positions at year-end 2025; HR outlined recruitment volumes, hard-to-fill roles (dispatch, records), and recent negotiated compensation increases intended to improve retention.
Human Resources Manager Daniel Alvado presented the city’s required annual AB 2561 report on vacancies and recruitment. He said the city budgeted 875 full‑time positions for 2025 and experienced 65 vacancies as of Jan. 7, 2026 (a 7.43% vacancy rate). Alvado detailed hiring metrics for calendar year 2025: 169…
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