COUNTYWIDE : County to Discuss Minority Contracts
Los Angeles County will hold five hearings this month--two of them in the San Fernando Valley--to gather information about the county’s track record in contracting with minority- and women-owned businesses.
In particular, the county is seeking information from businesses hired by the county relating to their experiences in dealing with the government bureaucracy through the bidding and contracting process.
The information is to be used in a report requested by the Board of Supervisors about affirmative action practices.
In the Valley, the hearings will be held from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. on Monday at the Burbank Courthouse, Room 103, 300 E. Olive Ave. and on Wednesday, Aug. 12, at the Van Nuys Courthouse, Division 101, 14400 Erwin Street Mall.
Written testimony also can be submitted at the hearings or mailed to the board at 500 W. Temple St., Room 383, Los Angeles, Calif. 90012. Written comments must be received by Aug. 18.
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