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Civic issues
Topics getting the most attention in Santa Rosa public meetings, ranked by how frequently they come up.
Appointment of City Attorney
Santa Rosa picked its next top lawyer, Ashle Crocker, starting June 3. The 5-2 split shows the council wasn't fully aligned on the choice.
Appointment of Interim City Manager
The council is interviewing candidates for the city's top administrative job. The city manager runs day-to-day operations, so this hire shapes everything from budgets to services. No selection was announced at this meeting.
City workforce vacancies and AB 2561 reporting
The city reported a 9.2% vacancy rate with 117 vacancies as of March, under a soft hiring freeze amid budget deficits. The Teamsters rep warned understaffing in water and technical jobs creates safety risks and urged the city to fill enterprise-fund positions and fix punitive payroll policies.