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Newark Works First-Source Hiring

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Discussed at 1 meeting in the last 60 days; most recently Oct 13, 2026.

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ConcernedGeorge Tillman Jr.Oct 13, 2026

Cited the Newark Works ordinance requiring a first-source employment registry and asked the council to hold a special conference reviewing each department's compliance, pushing back on claims there aren't enough qualified Newark residents.

Municipal Council — October 13, 2026 · 39:01 →