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Minority participation in city contracts
Summary
New federal executive orders make explicit minority participation requirements legally risky, so the city is structuring smaller, ward-based contracts instead. The attorney will bring updated legal guidance on how to keep small and minority firms competitive.
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Last discussed Mar 24, 2026.
Impact analysis
✅Who benefits
Small and minority-owned contractors who can compete when contracts are broken into smaller, ward-level pieces.
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