Summary
Only 17% of city contracts went to Detroit-based businesses and just 6% of those to minority-owned firms. Council advanced a $100,000 study to find minority businesses ready to become city vendors, and Johnson wants the certification fee re-examined.
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Last discussed Mar 18, 2026.
Impact analysis
💰Financial impact
$100,000 proposed for a vendor-identification study.
✅Who benefits
Minority-owned and Detroit-based businesses seeking city contracts.
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