Council narrowly rejects local bidder preference
Minot’s City Council narrowly rejected a proposal to give local contractors a small bidding advantage on city projects. Council member Rob Fuller pushed for the measure, calling it a way to keep tax dollars circulating in the community and give Minot businesses “a little bit of a chance” against larger competitors. Opponents argued it would shrink competition and raise costs, with some calling it unnecessary protectionism. The vote was close—3 to 4—but enough to send the idea back to the drawing board. Jill Schramm with Minot Daily News has the full story. Watch the discussion below.
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