Ban employers from asking job applicants about criminal history
In Plain English
The city wants to require all contractors, subcontractors, and anyone receiving city money to stop asking job applicants about past criminal convictions. This policy aims to give people with criminal records a fair chance at employment. If approved, these employers must wait until later in the hiring process to discuss criminal history.
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Votes
Suspend the rules and extend the meeting to complete the current item and Items G-8 and G-9
4 to 2
Why This Vote Matters
The council failed to extend their meeting to consider the "Ban the Box" ordinance, which would have required city contractors to delay asking job applicants about criminal convictions until later in the hiring process. The motion to continue the meeting fell short in a 4-2 vote, with Councilmembers Boozé and Butt voting against and Councilmember Bates absent. This means the ordinance aimed at helping people with criminal records get fair consideration for jobs was not discussed at this meeting. The council will need to take up this item at a future meeting.
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