Ann Arbor Voters Ok Union-Backed Proposal to Change how City Awards Big Contracts
“A city ballot proposal heavily backed by union groups garnered strong support from Ann Arbor voters in the election Tuesday, Nov. 2. Proposal A, which rewrites city charter requirements for awarding large contracts for projects such as road and sewer improvements, passed with 78% support,” reports Ryan Stanton in M Live.
“Voters were asked to Ok a new policy requiring the city to award future contracts to the bidder that provides the best value to the city, rather than the lowest responsible bidder. City Council Member Jen Eyer, D-4th Ward, championed the proposal, saying it gives the city more flexibility to implement a responsible contractor policy.”
