SDUT has a good read out on Hueso’s recent proposal for an ordinance that would force city contractors working on projects that cost more than $25,000 or use more than $500,000 in redevelopment funding to be required to allocate at least 70% of the work hours to county residents or military veterans. 10% of the work would also be allocated to disadvantaged workers who live in communities with higher unemployment rates.

The plan sounds really good and is smart politics for any elected official during these trying economic times. I am surprised officials didn’t do this sooner since our economy was been in the tank a while now. It is good to see Hueso step up to the plate. This potrays Hueso in a very good light and he will have an easy time crowning himself as the candidate of the working folks as he continues to campaign for the 79th AD nod. Currently his opponent Pearl Quiñones has been furiously canvassing and trying to scoop up non-existent support. Everyone is lining up behind the invincible Hueso and this proposal only shows why he is such a strong and good candidate for the 79th AD. Quiñones will have an even more difficult time convincing undecided voters as to why she would be a better choice over Hueso.