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City reports 9% vacancy rate; unions push to convert temporary roles to permanent jobs
Summary
Under AB2561 staffing transparency, Mountain View reported a 9.04% vacancy rate; union leaders urged the city to convert more temporary and contract roles to permanent positions to improve retention and continuity.
At a public hearing on June 9 the city presented its AB2561 workforce transparency report, reporting an overall vacancy rate of 9.04% and noting new hires that will reduce the rate further. Human Resources Director Maxine Gulo told the council that no bargaining unit exceeded the 20% vacancy threshold that would trigger a formal remediation plan under state law.
Gulo described recruitment and retention strategies including streamlined applicant tracking (NEOGOV), targeted hiring bonuses for hard‑to‑fill roles, succession planning, paid parental leave and hybrid work options. She said the recommended FY 2026–27 budget includes modest ongoing position additions and that the city continues to convert limited‑term roles to permanent positions as part of long‑term workforce capacity building.
Kevin Hoe, an Eagles union representative and analyst in public works, thanked staff for transparency but urged the city to prioritize filling vacant full‑time positions and converting hourly, temporary and contract roles into permanent union positions under AB339. Hoe cited institutional knowledge, continuity, and benefits access as reasons to convert roles.
Council moved to receive and file the report (motion by Vice Mayor Clark, seconded by Council Member Hicks) and the motion carried unanimously. No formal remediation plans were required because no bargaining unit exceeded the 20% threshold.
Vote: Unanimous to receive and file the AB2561 report.
