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Supportive (5)Opposed (2)

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Last discussed Jun 22, 2026.

Public comments (7)

OpposedEric ChristenJun 22, 2026

Executive director of a construction coalition blasted the project labor agreement as discriminatory against non-union workers and a waste of $65,000 in administration costs.

City Council Meeting - Jun 22, 2026 · 58:31 →
OpposedDave EverettJun 22, 2026

A electrical contractors association representative said the PLA will cost millions more, shrink bidding competition, and discriminate against Black and Latino non-union workers.

City Council Meeting - Jun 22, 2026 · 1:04:51 →
SupportiveMyloMar 9, 2026

Western States Carpenters member said the CWA guarantees safe, accountable projects and creates good-paying local trade careers.

City Council Meeting - Mar 9, 2026 · 1:08:03 →
SupportiveHerman IniguezMar 9, 2026

Carpenters member urged support, saying the CWA ensures projects are built by highly trained union workers and invests in local jobs and apprenticeships.

City Council Meeting - Mar 9, 2026 · 1:09:09 →
SupportiveAndrew GonzalesMar 9, 2026

Trades council representative argued the CWA guarantees prevailing wages and local hire opportunities for residents and students at no added labor cost.

City Council Meeting - Mar 9, 2026 · 1:10:03 →
SupportiveJoseMar 9, 2026

Shared his personal story of a carpentry career that changed his life and urged the council to give the next generation the same opportunity.

City Council Meeting - Mar 9, 2026 · 12:00 →
SupportiveDonny SappingtonMar 9, 2026

31-year sheet metal workers union member said the CWA invests in skilled workers, local families, and quality construction for taxpayers.

City Council Meeting - Mar 9, 2026 · 1:16:34 →