Yes, After working on revising the city’s Chapter 380 agreement for the last several years, I’m proud the city council passed the ordinance last month. We now have a policy that should be predictable for businesses and which will deliver community benefits in a more focused manner, including the training and hiring of our targeted workers. I will support the city’s participation with all businesses that comply with the new ordinance and help us achieve the associated and identified community benefits. I joined our Council in supporting almost $1 million to seed this effort. We need to monitor this new program carefully and transparently so that it delivers the community benefits intended in a way that is trusted by the community.
Diversity & Inclusion, Economic Opportunity, Austin Chamber of Commerce
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