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EDC urges city to review purchasing policy; board passes resolution and backs Stafford First business symposium
Summary
After business owners complained that city purchasing rules steer work away from local vendors, the Stafford EDC approved a resolution asking city council to review purchasing procedures and unanimously supported the Stafford First Business Symposium and sponsorship plans.
The Stafford Economic Development Corporation voted on Feb. 25 to ask the Stafford City Council to examine city purchasing procedures and consider policy changes to encourage more local purchasing when appropriate, a resolution the board approved by voice vote.
Board members and local business representatives told the EDC they have heard complaints that the city—s purchasing policy and its use of buy-board vendors have reduced routine purchases from local shops. Chris Corda, representing Court Hardware, told the board: "What I find particularly egregious about it is that the city of Stafford, at least at this time, its primary source of revenue is sales tax, which is generated by the…
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