Summary
The mayor wants city contractors paid at least $20 an hour — the city got to $18 for janitorial contractors last year — and a joint economic mobility squad is developing cost estimates to get there.
At a glance
- Total mentions
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- Last 30 days
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Discussed at 1 meeting in the last 60 days; most recently Oct 13, 2026.
Impact analysis
💰Financial impact
Raising contractor pay from $18 to $20/hour will carry budget costs not yet quantified.
✅Who benefits
Low-wage city contract workers, particularly janitorial staff.
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