Resolution R2024-0008330
Approved
Expression of support for and call on U.S. Congress to protect U.S. Department of Transportation Minority, Women and Disadvantaged Business Enterprise programs (M/W/DBE)
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The City of Chicago's M/W/DBE programs, under threat from a U.S. Supreme Court ruling and a nationwide USDOT DBE injunction sought in Mid-America Milling Company v. USDOT, have received support from the Mayor and Members of the Chicago City Council. The city, which has committed over $2,720,000,000 to small, diverse, and veteran-owned firms through the O’Hare 21 Program and certified over 2,500 diverse businesses, is urging the United States Congress to take immediate action to protect these programs.
Sponsors
| Sponsors (2) | Ward | |
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Mitts, EmmaPrimary Sponsor | Ward 37 |
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Villegas, Gilbert | Ward 36 |