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Chattanooga’s Vote On Lifting A Residency Rule For City Employees

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On the ballot this election day here in Chattanooga is a proposed change to the city charter.

The amendment would lift a residency requirement that City of Chattanooga employees must live in Tennessee.

Chattanooga’s police and fire departments have pushed for the change - and so has Chattanooga Mayor Tim Kelly.

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