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Liberal North Carolina City’s DEI Plan for Hurricane Relief Shut Down by HUD Secretary
In a move to cut costs and prioritize more effective disaster relief efforts, the United States Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) has cancelled $4 million in Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) contracts amid controversy surrounding the city’s proposal. The initiative was meant to promote inclusivity and cultural transformation within Asheville, North Carolina’s hurricane relief efforts.
On February [date], HUD Secretary Scott Turner announced that a significant portion of the city’s DEI-focused projects had been terminated due to their inefficiency and incompatibility with the department’s new priorities. According to HUD officials, these contracts accounted for $4 million worth of taxpayer dollars being wasted on promoting “DEI propaganda.”
Asheville City Council had initially proposed allocating funds from the federal government for a diversity, equity, and inclusion initiative aimed at supporting vulnerable communities affected by hurricanes. However, the plan faced backlash from residents, as it prioritized certain groups over others.
It is imperative that we focus on serving all individuals and families in rural, tribal and urban communities effectively rather than wasting valuable time promoting DEI propaganda, said Turner during a recent statement.
Turner has emphasized his commitment to the department’s mission of providing effective support for those affected by natural disasters and ensuring that taxpayer funds are used judiciously.
