Remove residency requirement for library workers
Resident suggests ending the city residency requirement for Boston Public Library workers to ease cost-of-living pressures, improve retention and widen the pool of qualified, diverse candidates.
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The resident's idea, as submitted
The idea
Boston should consider eliminating the city residency requirement for library workers to address the high cost of living and housing crisis. This change would enhance staff retention, attract a more diverse and qualified workforce.
Who it helps and why
Eliminating the city residency requirement for Boston Public Library workers advances social and racial equity by expanding job access to diverse, qualified candidates from surrounding areas. This inclusivity supports ADA accommodations and fosters a more equitable workforce, improving library services for all community members
Details
- Cycle
- 2024–25
- Submitted
- July 2, 2024
- Neighborhood
- City-wide
- Portal category
- Economy & Workers
- How it was submitted
- Individual submission
- Submission language
- English
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