Fingers Crossed

The Suburban Journals have an interesting story today about Wentzville’s contemplation of a proposal that would reduce the regulatory burden on home businesses. The city currently requires those working out of their homes to submit to a frustrating permitting process and intrusive home inspections. Kudos to the city’s economic development director, Bob Swank, who realized that the city would be better served to make it easier for home-based businesses to start up, and to focus on policing business owners only when their practices generate complaints, rather than constantly attempting to oversee all people with a business license. This is a truly inspired approach to economic development, and one that more cities should consider.