Amendment of Municipal Code Chapters 2-44 and 2-45 by adding new Sections 2-44-180 and 2-45-170 regarding Veteran-owned Business Enterprise (VBE) participation goals including MBE/WBE participation

Timeline

Apr 15, 2026: Referred, City Council. The matter was Referred to Committee.
Sep 22, 2026: Substituted, Committee on Contracting Oversight and Equity. The matter was substituted in Committee.
Sep 22, 2026: Recommended to Pass, Committee on Contracting Oversight and Equity. The matter was recommended to Pass by controlling legislative body.
Sep 23, 2026: Passed, City Council (50 yea, 0 nay), at the City Council meeting. On motion of Alderperson Mitts, and unsuccessful motion to reconsider by Alderperson Mitchell, the matter was Passed.

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