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Council pushes transparency for EDC contracts, community‑hiring reports and disclosure of community benefits agreements
Summary
Two bills introduced would require entities contracting with the Economic Development Corporation to publish annual community‑hiring reports and require EDC contracts to disclose community benefits agreements, aiming to improve accountability for job promises tied to development projects.
Council member Alexa Avilés introduced two bills (Intro 8‑60 a and Intro 8‑61 a) designed to increase transparency and community accountability for projects involving the New York City Economic Development Corporation (EDC).
Council member Avilés said Intro 8‑60 a would require entities that contract with EDC to publish annual reports on community hiring…
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