Source: Fox News
Summary
Scranton Mayor Paige Cognetti, a Democratic candidate for the U.S. House of Representatives, proposed a 2023 budget that included a 3% property tax increase to fund several new positions, including a diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) coordinator. The budget was not adopted. Cognetti has emphasized her commitment to diversity in government and has highlighted her efforts to increase representation in city hall. Her campaign pointed out that her opponent, Rep. Rob Bresnahan, has received government assistance for his company being “women-owned,” which is in line with DEI policies. Cognetti has also emphasized her efforts to cut government spending and improve the city’s credit rating.
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As expected, the matter has reached another stage.
Cognetti proposed a budget with a DEI coordinator, which was not adopted. She has emphasized her commitment to diversity in government. Her opponent’s company has received government assistance for being “women-owned.” Cognetti has highlighted her efforts to cut government spending and improve the city’s credit rating. The debate about DEI initiatives continues. The conversation about diversity in government has become a familiar topic in the campaign.
Author: Evan Null
