Baltimore City Council passed a controversial 'local hiring bill' that aims at forcing contractors who do business with the city to hire people who live in Baltimore.
"I'm disappointed," said Donald Fry, president of the Greater Baltimore Committee. "It's well intended, but I think at the same time it sends a message that perhaps is not going to be the greatest for the business climate for the City of Balitmore."
The bill requires companies that receive a minimum city contract of $300,000 or $5 million in help to hire 51-percent of its workforce from within the city limits. If they don't, they could be fined $500 and be banned from Baltimore. It was sponsored by City Council President Jack Young. He's said the law was needed to help improve the city's high unemployment rate.
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5 comments:
Elected officials are always one step behind the public sector. Once again the voters will suffer thru higher costs of bueracrcey. Thanks...
This is another in a series of affirmative action legislation that will lead to lower quality and missed deadlines to save a buck - while providing gimme jobs to the democratic base constituents supporting the politicians reelections.
I see a bunch of PO boxes being used in Balitmore in the near future.
I don't believe there are 51% of Baltimore residents qualified for building type jobs. Expect subpar buildings.
Dont have to worry about this in Salisbury,most are out of towners.
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