Study: Ethnic and gender disparities in Columbus contracts

COLUMBUS, Ohio (AP) — A multi-year study released by Columbus Mayor Andrew Ginther found ethnic and gender disparities in the awarding of city contracts.The study by Oakland, Calif.-based Mason Tillman Associates found that black males and black females were especially unsuccessful getting the city's prime contracts.Those include contracts in construction, professional services and other goods and services.Ginther, a Democrat, said Wednesday his administration has made improvements in boos