New York’s no-bid contracting scandal: A quarter-billion dollars, awarded by race
Summary
New York City’s Racial Equity Plan, introduced by Mayor Zohran Mamdani, uses racial categories to guide many city projects and decisions. The plan includes setting aside hundreds of millions of dollars in contracts specifically for certain racial groups.Key Facts
- The plan is called New York City's Racial Equity Plan.
- Mayor Zohran Mamdani unveiled the plan.
- The plan uses racial classifications to guide more than 200 city goals.
- It applies to nearly all city agencies.
- The plan continues a long-standing policy of awarding contracts based on race.
- Hundreds of millions of dollars are set aside in contracts for specific racial groups.
- The plan aims to advance racial equity in city contracting.
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