Kansas City Commission Drops Residency Rule for Most Employees
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The Unified Government Commission in Kansas City, Kansas, voted to end its residency requirement for most city employees, with Mayor Christal Watson casting the deciding vote. The change aims to widen the applicant pool for hard-to-fill jobs, but critics worry it could harm local spending and community bonds. Commissioner Andrew Davis voted against the move, advocating for a deeper look at pay and benefits. A community survey showed sixty percent preferred keeping the rule.
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