The phrase "city staffers" refers to the employees or workers who are part of the government of a city. They are the people who help run the city and manage its various departments and services. Full definition
Kamal ElHabr, the district's associate superintendent for facilities and construction, said the district has been discussing Alamo Stadium with the city since the summer and had hoped to avoid rezoning, but it filed the request at the behest of city staffers. (mysanantonio.com)
One of the governor's top aides, Joe Percoco, was also hassled by city staffers at the event, even though he was in the governor's entourage. (nypost.com)
The revelation confirms years of suspicious activity on blog and newspaper commentary where city staffers can post multiple tirades while having their name concealed. (queens-politics.com)