Kansas City Minority Biz Showdown Coming Soon Amid Legal Fight

Context . . . 

Missouri Attorney General Catherine Hanaway filed a federal lawsuit July 22 against Kansas City, saying the city’s Minority and Woman Business Enterprise (MWBE) contracting program unlawfully uses race and sex in awarding public contracts.

And now . . .

Council lady Patterson Hazley works to protect the program with her latest statement . . . 

"My colleagues and I introduced a package of ordinances to begin the process of reimagining Kansas City’s business enterprise programs following the recommendations of the City’s Disparity Study and recent legal developments.

"These proposals begin an important public conversation about creating programs that expand opportunity, support small businesses, and remain legally sustainable for years to come.

"These ordinances will be heard on Tuesday, August 11th"

And, as always, we share a relevant counterpoint . . .  

"While guest hosting Mundo in the Morning on KCMO Talk Radio, Patrick Tuohey spoke with Kansas City Mayor Quinton Lucas about the city’s race- and sex-conscious contracting program. The city’s own consultants recently told the council it lacks the factual basis to continue the program."

Read more via www.TonysKansasCity.com link . . .