Vallejo’s ‘lean and mean’ budget to eliminate 44 vacant jobs, with layoffs planned in 2027

In the most recent round of budget talks, Vallejo’s City Council moved to cut 44 vacant full-time city jobs, saving the city at least $6.4 million. On top of that, at least 10 full-time city workers will get the axe by 2027, bringing city staff numbers down to 623.

It was a rush job, said Mayor Andrea Sorce, who was the lone “no” vote at Tuesday’s City Council meeting. But it had to be done, she said.