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Freeport removes residency requirement for department heads in city code
3426164 · May 21, 2025
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Summary
Council adopted an ordinance removing residency requirements for department heads and certain employees; Alderman Sellers cited public‑safety staffing considerations in supporting the change.
The Freeport City Council voted 5–0 to adopt an ordinance amending the city code to remove residency requirements for department heads and certain other employees.
Manager Rob Boyer said staff had discussed the matter at multiple council meetings and asked the council to…
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