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Summary
The substitute ordinance fixes how high-poverty zip codes are defined for RPP hiring bonuses, restoring 53215 and adding others like 53219. Workers in these areas become more desirable hires, and developers get bonus credit.
At a glance
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Last discussed May 20, 2026.
Impact analysis
💰Financial impact
No direct city cost; affects how RPP hiring bonus hours are credited on construction projects.
✅Who benefits
Workers in high-poverty zip codes and developers seeking RPP credit both gain.
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