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City Staffing Vacancies and Temporary Workforce

SEIU Local 521 presented data showing a 9.5% vacancy rate, roughly 309 unbenefited temporary workers, and management outnumbering service staff. The union asked the city to stop unbudgeting service positions and reduce reliance on temps and contractors.

1 mentionLast discussed Aug 11, 2026

MediumTaxes Budget

FY2027 sister city program funding

The Committee split next year's budget: $850 each for Shingu, Biarritz and Puerto Escondido subcommittees, $350 for the Sestri Levante writing contest, and $600 for admin costs.

1 mentionLast discussed Jul 13, 2026

MediumTaxes Budget

Office of Well-Being

Council kicked off exploration of a citywide Office of Well-Being to coordinate health-in-all-policies work, with a transparency dashboard and neighborhood micro-grants possibly launching by 2027.

2 mentionsLast discussed May 12, 2026