Title
Policy Referral: Promoting Economic Mobility within City Contracting
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Staff Resource(s):
Cheryl Wright, Contracting and Procurement
Explanation
§ On September 3, 2026, Mayor Robert Harrington made a referral to the committee to determine if there are procurement policies and/or initiatives that could be used to encourage and prioritize business that provide sustainable employment for their employees.
§ The committee charge includes:
o Analyzing existing programs, initiatives, and partnerships currently occurring that promote livable wage jobs,
o Reviewing options for inclusion within requirements to be “responsive” proposals and criteria that can be used in the assessment of vendor proposals,
o Reviewing options to advance sustainable employment for our community’s workforce and within city contracting, and
o Determining a recommended approach for consideration by Council.
§ Staff will provide the committee with background information relevant to the referral and determine next steps for future meetings per committee direction.
Action: Informational