Asheville, NC, confirmed it will use some of the $250 million aid from the Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) “for Minority and Women Owned Businesses.”
Yes, that says, “Within the Small Business Support Program, the City will prioritize assistance for Minority and Women Owned Businesses (MWBE) within the scoring criteria outlined within the policies and procedures.”
HUD Secretary Scott Turner wasted no time in eliminating DEI within his department.
Turner cancelled $4 million contracts associated with DEI after launching a DOGE Task Force within his department.
“It is inexcusable the American taxpayer was footing the bill for the promotion of DEI propaganda,” Turner said at the time. “Not only was this costing millions of taxpayer dollars but it was also wasting valuable time that should have been used to better serve individuals and families in rural, tribal and urban communities. DEI is dead at HUD.”
It wouldn’t surprise me if Turner tells Asheville it cannot use aid based on sex and race.
Those in most need should be at the front of the line.
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