Source: Fox News
Summary
Senator Bernie Moreno (R-Ohio) has written to Cincinnati Mayor Aftab Pureval, expressing concerns about a new city ordinance that reorganizes procurement under a Department of Economic Inclusion and Procurement. Moreno argues that the ordinance expands the city’s DEI bureaucracy and may inject DEI considerations into the contracting process, potentially violating federal guidance. He has requested information on the city’s compliance with the Justice Department’s guidance and the cost of the ordinance. Moreno also criticized the city’s prioritization of DEI initiatives over addressing its budget deficit and public safety challenges.
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As expected, the matter has reached another stage.
Senator Moreno demands answers from Mayor Pureval about the new DEI ordinance. He argues that taxpayers should not fund “woke DEI policies” and that the city should prioritize merit over “politically driven quotas or preferences based on race or ethnicity.” Moreno’s letter is a familiar move in the ongoing debate over DEI initiatives. The city’s response, or lack thereof, will likely follow a predictable script. The back-and-forth will likely continue, with each side reiterating their positions. The outcome is uncertain, but the process is all too familiar.
Author: Evan Null
