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Layoff notices and union negotiations

Three employees have already been released and about 25 more positions are slated for elimination. Union members warned that losing institutional knowledge and contracting out services would hurt accountability — the council heard them but hasn't formally ruled out layoffs.

6 mentions (4 this month)Last discussed Nov 2, 2026

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Police department staffing crisis

Police sworn positions sit at a 19.23% vacancy rate and fire recruitment is struggling; the HR department is only 2.5 people. Morales wants quarterly reporting, and the city manager pledged recruitment overhauls and six new firefighters by December.

5 mentions (1 this month)Last discussed Oct 19, 2026