Mayor Cara Spencer’s sudden reversal on minority contracting has been met with relief — and a touch of exasperation — from critics who say the program never should have been shelved in the first place. A disparity study, conducted every five years, measures how well those businesses are represented. Spencer had put the brakes on the programs, citing legal risks under President Donald Trump’s pushback against DEI efforts. “The city proudly remains committed to using its spending powers in a way that effectively and fairly addresses the disparities documented in contracting. He said he hopes the Board of Aldermen will adopt a new ordinance by November to put the changes into law.