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Residents, union representatives press Chester council to revisit responsible contracting ordinance
Summary
Public commenters urged adoption of a responsible contracting ordinance (RCO) to protect taxpayer dollars and ensure trained local hires for major public works; council said it will revisit draft language and seek agreement before moving forward.
Residents, labor representatives and contractors urged Chester City Council on March 12 to adopt a responsible contracting ordinance (RCO) for major public works projects, arguing the measure protects taxpayers, ensures prevailing wages and creates training and apprenticeship opportunities for city residents.
Warren Santone, a resident and longtime advocate for the RCO, told council the ordinance would “protect the taxpayers” and require competitive bidding that prioritizes contractors who employ trained apprentices from local schools…
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