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Joliet council approves 4-year contract that removes city employee residency requirement
Summary
The Joliet City Council on July 15 adopted a collective bargaining agreement with IFF Local 2369 that removes the cityresidency requirement for a four-year term after lengthy public comment and council debate.
The Joliet City Council voted July 15 to approve a collective bargaining agreement with IFF Local 2369 that removes the cityresidency requirement for a four-year term. The resolution (Council memo 413-25) authorizes execution of the contract and was adopted after public comment and extended council discussion.
Supporters of keeping a residency rule urged the council not to remove the requirement at the meeting. Jessica Wimbley, reading a statement on behalf of state Sen. Rachel Ventura, told the council: "City workers, particularly those in public safety, should have a direct stake in the community they protect and…
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