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Council debates enforcing residency rule for certain city positions; supporters cite community ties, opponents cite recruitment needs
Summary
Aldermen debated whether to strictly enforce a residency ordinance for certain supervisory city positions, with proponents citing accountability and local financial support and opponents urging flexibility to aid recruitment.
Freeport — Aldermen continued a long‑running debate over an ordinance that would (as proposed) require certain city positions to live within Freeport city limits, with proponents urging equal enforcement of existing residency rules and opponents warning enforcement could hamper recruitment.
Alderman Stacy Simmons led the discussion, saying a recent count showed 15 positions were listed with a residency requirement and that 10 of those positions are already filled by employees living in Freeport and five are not. She argued the ordinance…
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