Committee refers disparity-study draft after contractors warn COEP technical-assistance gap threatens small firms

Aug 14, 2025

The Labor and Workforce Development Committee on Aug. 14 heard extended testimony from contractors, trade organizations and city officials about gaps in City of Portland technical-assistance services funded through the Community Opportunities and Enhancement Program, or COEP, and referred a draft ordinance on disparity studies back to the sponsor’s office for revision and a proposed resolution.

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The Labor and Workforce Development Committee on Aug. 14 heard extended testimony from contractors, trade organizations and city officials about gaps in City of Portland technical-assistance services funded through the Community Opportunities and Enhancement Program, or COEP, and referred a draft ordinance on disparity studies back to the sponsor’s office for revision and a proposed resolution.

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