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This bill helps small, local businesses in Philadelphia by giving them a better chance to win city contracts. It creates a new category of preference for these businesses when the city is deciding which companies to hire. This change aims to support local economic growth and development.

Amending Section 17-109 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled "Local Bidding Preferences," by establishing a new category of bid preference for businesses that are both local and small, and amending definitions, certification, goal setting and reporting requirements, all under certain terms and conditions.

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Status
Enacted
Type
Bill
Introduced
May 7, 2026
Sponsors
Council President Johnson, Councilmember Gilmore Richardson

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    SUSPEND THE RULES OF THE COUNCIL

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    This Bill was SUSPEND THE RULES OF THE COUNCIL.

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    READ AND ORDERED PLACED ON NEXT WEEK'S SECOND READING CALENDAR

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    This Bill was READ AND ORDERED PLACED ON NEXT WEEK'S SECOND READING CALENDAR.

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    ORDERED PLACED ON THIS DAY`S FIRST READING CALENDAR

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    This Bill was ORDERED PLACED ON THIS DAY`S FIRST READING CALENDAR.

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