Cantrell announces changes designed to give minority businesses their âfair shakeâ of city contracts
Ceremonies honor life and legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. By Sabrina Wilson | January 18, 2021 at 5:34 PM CST - Updated January 18 at 5:34 PM
NEW ORLEANS (WVUE) - Standing in front of a permanent memorial for the late Dr. Martin Luther King Junior, Mayor Latoya Cantrell reflected on the day.
âThis is a day to remember, to celebrate, and to act,â Cantrell said.
And Cantrell announced action her administration is taking to restructure the cityâs procurement process to ensure minority-owned businesses get their share of city government contracts.
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