Office of Supplier Diversity 2027 Budget
At a glance
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- What: the proposed 2027 budget for the Office of Supplier Diversity, which certifies small and disadvantaged businesses and monitors contract compliance.
- Where it stands: staff consolidated from 13 to six (one vacancy); other operating falls from $25,915 to $17,815. The office oversees over $133 million in awards, 400-plus contracts and 345 certified firms.
- Concern: four speakers said six people cannot meet the legal mandate and asked the council to rebuild the office; certification renewals are slower. No council member asked questions.
- Key people: Sean Charles.
- Related: 2027 budget personnel reductions and civil service process.
Sources
Discussion time
About 13 minutes across 1 meeting (from transcript timestamps; approximate).
| Meeting | Minutes |
|---|---|
| 2026-10-08 - City Council Budget Hearings | 13 |
Log
- 2026-10-08 - City Council Budget Hearings - Budget presentation and four supporting public comments urging staff to be rebuilt.