Lightfoot confirmed she that she spoke with Wilson weeks ago and referred his request to her top procurement official. But the city’s stockpile already contained the items Wilson was pitching and that the lead time for Wilson to deliver was weeks longer than other companies’. One other problem, according to the mayor: Wilson was demanding money up front and in cash.
Cash has problems, including being stolen, misplaced and is dirty. In the COVID-19 era, no way is cash being used! ???☹️