Hold required public hearing on city job vacancies and hiring efforts
In Plain English
State law requires cities to report vacancy data before adopting their budget. Richmond has 165 vacant positions out of 808 total jobs, a 20% vacancy rate. Staff will present 2024 hiring statistics and obstacles to filling positions, while employee unions can also speak.
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