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City workforce vacancies and recruitment (AB 2561)
Redwood City
Summary
The city has 57 vacancies out of 622 budgeted positions (9.2%), among the lowest of eleven surveyed agencies. HR completed 98 recruitments in 2025 and is pursuing new software and flexible hiring list rules.
At a glance
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Last discussed Jun 8, 2026.
Impact analysis
💰Financial impact
Vacancies strain service delivery; the city is investing in recruitment incentives and new HR software.
✅Who benefits
Residents get faster, better city services as staffing improves.
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