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Scranton Mayor Proposed Tax Increase for DEI Officer in 2023 Budget

Scranton Mayor Paige Cognetti proposed a tax increase to fund a DEI officer position in her 2023 budget, which ultimately was not adopted. As she campaigns for a U.S. House seat, Cognetti emphasizes the importance of diversity in government, while also highlighting her efforts to reduce city costs and improve representation.

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Scranton Mayor Paige Cognetti proposed a tax increase to fund a DEI officer position in her 2023 budget, which ultimately was not adopted. As she campaigns for a U.S. House seat, Cognetti emphasizes the importance of diversity in government, while also highlighting her efforts to reduce city costs and improve representation.

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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 2023 Budget