Augusta disparity study moves forward

AUGUSTA, Ga. (WJBF) – The outcomes of the town’s new disparity examine weren’t surprising for some metropolis leaders.

“The disparity examine didn’t catch anybody off guard it didn’t catch anybody without warning, the truth that we’ve deprived companies in Augusta is one thing we’ve identified for a while,” mentioned Commissioner Jordan Johnson.

The examine discovered practically 9 out of each ten metropolis tax greenback goes to companies owned by white males, and simply over one in ten going to minority or ladies owned companies.

“If you’re speaking about ten p.c, ten p.c having the ability to obtain a contract from the town of Augusta that’s loopy, that’s ridiculous,” mentioned Commissioner Alvin Mason.

For some commissioners the examine outcomes point out a must have a bidding choice program for the deprived companies. 

“It simply offers us extra ammunition, to create some sort of program to do one thing so that girls in order that minorities can get extra contracts,” mentioned Mayor Professional-Tem Bobby Williams.

However some don’t agree.

“There’s already steps in there that ensure all people has an opportunity to be on the desk, I believe the aggressive bid course of is far fairer than having a choice program,” mentioned Commissioner Brandon Garrett.

Commissioners have their examine displaying disparity in metropolis enterprise, however metropolis leaders have plenty of work to do relating to creating any choice program.