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Joliet council approves $156,500 citywide staffing study after heated debate
Summary
After debate and a failed motion to table, the Joliet City Council voted to award Raftelis a $156,500 contract to conduct a data‑driven citywide staffing and service‑level study. Supporters said the city needs an updated baseline after rapid growth; opponents warned consultants could recommend more positions.
The Joliet City Council voted Nov. 18 to award a $156,500 professional services agreement to Raftelis to perform a citywide staffing and service‑level study.
Council members debated whether to table the item so staff could review earlier consultant reports from 2016. One council member moved to table the contract citing previous studies and recent staffing increases; that motion failed on a roll call vote. The council then voted to…
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