College of Social Sciences and Public Affairs at Boise City Council Considers Code to “Buy Idaho”
Posted on May 5th, 2009 by admin
City Council President David Eberle has recommended to his colleagues on the Boise City Council that they consider giving preference to local companies who bid on City contracts. Boise State University Professor Emeritus Jim Weatherby weighed in:
The balance between encouraging local bidders and not discouraging outside competition is important, said Jim Weatherby, Boise State University emeritus professor of public policy. “These ordinances appear to work in other parts of the county,” Weatherby said. “The question is, how often are they used?”
See the full article in the Idaho Statesman.
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