2 Harrisburg City Council members reconsider vote after rejecting proposed construction manager of Broad Street Market rebuild project

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Harrisburg City Council members Crystal Davis and Ralph Rodriguez want to re-vote on the construction manager for the brick building of the Broad Street Market.

HARRISBURG, Pa. — Two Harrisburg City Council members who originally voted against the construction company to rebuild the brick building of the Broad Street Market are now reconsidering their decision., the city council voted 5-2 against moving forward with Alexander Construction Company to rebuild the brick building of the Broad Street Market, which was

Members cited “equity” concerns in the process to select the Harrisburg-based company as the construction manager. Members also said they felt there was a lack of"diversity and perspective" on the selection team. Sate lawmakers are also voicing concerns and said any delay on the rebuild could cost the Market state funding."It is not fair to the market vendors or the people of Harrisburg to wait any longer to start construction," wrote Davis.

 

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