The City Council is likely to take a fresh look at the consequences of requiring most city workers to live within its 33.1 square miles. This is a worthwhile discussion, but one sure to catch flak.
While defenders of the policy make good points about its value, a fundamental shift in the housing market warrants a review.
To be sure, requiring that city workers live in Springfield gives them a stake in the city’s well-being that commuters may not fully share. But if the rule is turning great candidates away, that’s a problem.
