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County receives disparity study; staff say progress shown but executive order suspending race- and gender-conscious preferences remains in effect
Summary
The board received and filed a disparity study showing areas of progress and remaining gaps; staff noted an emergency ordinance (2025-14) has suspended race- and gender-conscious preferences in county code until legal changes occur.
The Palm Beach County Board of County Commissioners voted to receive and file a disparity study on Nov. 18 after staff outlined its findings and the current legal limitations.
Commissioner Bobby Powell introduced the item and noted the disparity study was completed under a contract with Griffin & Strong. County staff explained that while the study showed improvement for some groups, disparities remain in contracting in areas…
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