Behind each of the essential services cities provide to their residents are dedicated, skilled public servants, the city staff that keep our communities running. Municipalities are often one of the largest employers in a community, employing more than 2.4 million people nationwide. When local governments struggle to recruit qualified candidates, and chronic vacancies and turnover in these critical roles, it can negatively impact public service delivery.   

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