Commissioners press Johnson Controls on local hiring, subcontracts and equity commitments
City commissioners questioned Johnson Controls and staff about local subcontracting, minority-owned business participation and workforce-development ties to local schools; Johnson Controls said it will seek local content and work with city goals but the city will control final subcontractor approval through procurement rules.
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During the work session discussion of the energy performance contract, multiple commissioners sought commitments that the project would create opportunities for local small, minority- and women-owned businesses and support workforce-development pathways.
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