Summary
The county's vacancy rate improved to 16% from 19%, with hiring time cut to 40 days versus a 130-day national average. Supervisors pressed HR on difficulty recruiting for desert-area positions like the Blythe community center and Lake Coeira pool.
At a glance
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Last discussed Jun 9, 2026.
Impact analysis
Vacant positions affect service delivery; the county deleted unfilled positions last year and will do so again this year.
County residents who rely on filled positions for services.
Mentions & discussions (2)
Board of Supervisors - Regular Meeting — June 9, 2026
SEIU Local 721 members told supervisors they need a fair contract as negotiations begin, citing a decade without cost-of-living raises, high turnover, and a hiring freeze. They warned that county services suffer when experienced staff leave.
Board of Supervisors - Regular Meeting — May 12, 2026
The county's vacancy rate improved to 16% from 19%, with hiring time cut to 40 days versus a 130-day national average. Supervisors pressed HR on difficulty recruiting for desert-area positions like the Blythe community center and Lake Coeira pool.
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