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Coverage dated November 4, 2026

Philly voters approve ballot questions on bid preferences for city contracts and the arts and culture agency

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Philadelphia voters approved two ballot questions during the general election Tuesday. The first allows the city to award contracts to small businesses even if their bids aren't the lowest. The second makes Creative Philadelphia, the city's arts and culture arm, a permanent office.

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  1. Philadelphia Inquirer

    Philly voters approve ballot questions that change city contract bidding and make the arts office permanent (opens Philadelphia Inquirer)

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    The change to the city’s contracting process marks a shift advanced by Mayor Cherelle L. Parker’s administration as it moves away from race- and gender-conscious contracting practices.

  2. PhillyVoice

    Philly voters approve ballot questions on bid preferences for city contracts and the arts and culture agency (opens PhillyVoice)

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    Philadelphia voters approved two ballot questions during the general election Tuesday. The first allows the city to award contracts to small businesses even if their bids aren't the lowest. The second makes Creative Philadelphia, the city's arts and culture arm, a permanent office.

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