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Merger of Economic Inclusion and Procurement

Cincinnati

Summary

A new city report revealed that about 26.7% of workers on city-funded prevailing wage projects live in Cincinnati proper, while minority representation stands at 22.6% and female representation is at 3.5%. Council members discussed ways to increase local hiring and diversity in building trades.

At a glance

Total mentions: 1
Last 30 days: 0

Last discussed Jun 8, 2026.

Impact analysis

💰Financial impact

Prevailing wage construction jobs average roughly $70,000 per year, representing significant regional economic impact.

✅Who benefits

Local workers, minority and female tradespeople, and Cincinnati residents who gain stable employment.

⚠️Who could be affected

Cincinnati residents seeking construction careers who face barriers to entry or competition from non-local labor.

Mentions & discussions (1)

MeetingJun 8, 2026approved

Budget, Finance & Governance Committee — June 8, 2026

Council advanced an administrative code overhaul to combine the Department of Economic Inclusion and the Office of Procurement into a single department to streamline contracting and enhance opportunities for small, local, minority, and women-owned businesses.

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