Claim by Brenden Jones (R)
North Carolina State Representative Brenden Jones claimed that “contractors are being rejected” from providing Hurricane Helene relief because of racial “quotas” required by the state.
Explanation
According to PolitiFact, North Carolina state law sets a goal—not a quota—that 10% of state contracts go to minority-owned businesses. This goal is part of the state’s long-standing efforts to encourage diversity in public contracting but is not enforced as a hard requirement.
The North Carolina Department of Administration confirmed it is not aware of any contractors being turned away from Hurricane Helene relief work due to this policy. No evidence was provided by Jones to support the claim that any contractors were rejected because of race-based requirements.
Additionally, legal experts note that using the term “quota” is misleading, as state and federal law prohibit racial quotas in public contracting.
Conclusion
Fact or Fiction? Fiction. There are no racial quotas in North Carolina’s contracting laws, and no contractors have been rejected due to diversity goals.
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PolitiFact: Did North Carolina Reject Helene Contractors Over Racial Quotas?
MBFC Daily Vetted Fact Checks for 06/01/2025 (Weekend Edition)
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Last Updated on June 22, 2025 by Media Bias Fact Check