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Mount Vernon IDA discusses Urbanomics proposal; members raise conflict and scope questions, no final approval recorded
Summary
Trustees debated whether to engage consultant Urbanomics, questioned prior work and potential bias, and noted a discrepancy in fee lines; the transcript does not show a final vote authorizing the contract.
The Mount Vernon Industrial Development Agency discussed a proposed engagement with Urbanomics on June 12, 2025, and several members raised questions about the consultant’s prior work in the city, potential bias and the proposed scope and fees.
A member noted Urbanomics had previously worked on elements related to the Atlantic development project and asked whether that prior engagement could create a conflict. Agency leaders said they would be able to review Urbanomics’…
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