It's the latest salvo in a continuing argument by African American contractors that they aren't getting their fair share of work on public building jobs. In this case, city regulations mandate a workforce of at least 20% minorities, 5% female and 20% Cleveland residents. From what he could see, standing with the protestors, Ward 9 Councilman Kevin Conwell said those numbers were not being met.
KEVIN CONWELL: I don't see any of my residents, any African American people, any people of color, any females working on this site.
