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Activists call out Denver Airport contracting: Latino firms get less than 5% of construction dollars, speaker says
Summary
Dr. Lisa Calderon told council she represents a committee highlighting underrepresentation of Latino‑owned construction firms at Denver International Airport and asked the council to hold a transportation committee hearing and require better data and equity in contracting.
Dr. Lisa Calderon told the Denver City Council on March 2 that Latino‑owned contractors are substantially underrepresented in construction contracts at Denver International Airport and that the city needs better data and accountability.
"Latino owned firms represent less than 5% of the total construction dollars at Den, while Latinos make up almost 30% of Denver's…
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