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Prison labor in city contracting (B.6)
Summary
Floyd flagged that the city's office paper supplier, PRIDE, pays inmates 20-35 cents an hour. Council deferred the $420,000 contract to August for a full presentation.
At a glance
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Last discussed Jul 23, 2026.
Impact analysis
💰Financial impact
$420,000 contract; the print shop has stock only through August.
✅Who benefits
The vendor and city procurement continuity if ultimately approved.
⚠️Who could be affected
Incarcerated workers paid below minimum wage, per the objection.
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