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Scranton Mayor Proposed Tax Increase for DEI Officer in Budget

Scranton Mayor Paige Cognetti proposed a tax increase to fund a diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) officer as part of her 2023 budget, which ultimately was not adopted. The proposal reflects her commitment to diversity in government as she campaigns for a U.S. House seat against incumbent Rep. Rob Bresnahan. Cognetti's campaign emphasizes her efforts to reduce city costs while advocating for diversity initiatives.

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Scranton Mayor Paige Cognetti proposed a tax increase to fund a diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) officer as part of her 2023 budget, which ultimately was not adopted. The proposal reflects her commitment to diversity in government as she campaigns for a U.S. House seat against incumbent Rep. Rob Bresnahan. Cognetti's campaign emphasizes her efforts to reduce city costs while advocating for diversity initiatives.

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Unearthed records reveal Dem mayor sought tax hike to fund DEI role ahead of key House race

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Scranton Mayor Proposed Tax Increase for DEI Officer in Budget