Extend Business Opportunity Ordinance through April 2006
In Plain English
The city's Business Opportunity Ordinance expired in October 2005. This law requires certain businesses to provide equal opportunities in hiring and contracting. If approved, the ordinance continues until April 30, 2006.
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Votes
To receive first reading and lay over two weeks for second reading
7 to 1
Why This Vote Matters
The council voted to extend a law that requires certain businesses to provide equal opportunities in hiring and contracting, with broad support in a 7-1 vote. Councilmember Butt was the sole dissenter. The Business Opportunity Ordinance had expired in October 2005, and this extension keeps it in effect until April 30, 2006. The ordinance passed its first reading and will return for a final vote in two weeks.
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