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Council rejects proposal to solicit marketing consultant; members cite incoming administration and lack of figures
Summary
A motion to advertise for marketing consultant proposals and authorize a professional-services agreement failed 2'— after council members said the item should wait for the new administration and questioned the absence of cost figures; city staff said the item merely solicits proposals, not a contract.
Youngstown City Council voted on Nov. 19 against placing an ordinance authorizing the Board of Control to advertise for proposals and enter a professional-services agreement for a marketing consultant.
The measure failed 2–4. Councilmembers Davis and Ray voted in favor; Councilmembers Hughes, Kelly, Turner and White voted against it.
Council debate centered on…
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