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Council Advances Skills‑Based Hiring Ordinance to Committee After First‑Step Vote
Summary
Councilors approved first‑step passage of an ordinance to encourage skills‑based hiring for city jobs, allowing departments to drop minimum degree requirements where not essential and directing training for hiring managers; proponents said the change would open opportunities for experienced city employees and residents.
The Springfield City Council took first‑step action June 2 on an ordinance to promote skills‑based hiring for city positions, voting to advance the measure after public testimony from current and former city employees.
Councilor Delgado introduced the ordinance, saying it “establishes a written, citywide policy promoting skills based hiring practices” and would allow departments to remove minimum degree requirements where not essential to job…
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