Racial Equity in City Contracting

Summary

Timeline

2026-01-08 — [[Tampa/Meetings/2026-01-08-2651.md|Meeting 2651]]

Speakers: Daryl Hych

“This week, on two occasions, the city stood before Black and minority leaders and business owners and lied to them”

Sentiment: critical

2026-01-08 — [[Tampa/Meetings/2026-01-08-2651.md|Meeting 2651]]

Speakers: Daryl Hych, Connie Burton

Multiple speakers highlighted disparities in city programs and certification processes

“This week, on two occasions, the city stood before Black and minority leaders and business owners and lied to them” “They snatched the program, made it citywide and only seven children from East Tampa last year had an opportunity to participate. Seven.”

Sentiment: critical