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Chair Aldebol addresses hiring delays and challenges for candidates

New York City Council · Sep 22, 2026 · starts 0:03:27 · 25 sec

She notes hiring delays over a year, non-competitive salaries, and limited upskilling, making civil service unattractive.

Shirley Aldebol

Civil service vacancies have remained persistent, and we have heard from municipal workers,

Shirley Aldebol

representatives and advocates that hiring delays can take over a year.

Shirley Aldebol

When that timeline is paired with non-competitive salaries, inconsistent training, and limited upskilling opportunities, the civil service becomes unattractive to many highly qualified potential employees.