Wheatley Calls for Vote On Diversity Bill

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"Right now it has no motion," said [Jake Wheatley]. "Democrats and Republicans alike have expressed an interest in rectifying the lack of diversity on this board. So, I would encourage Pittsburghers who care about this issue to write, call, fax and demand this come out of committee for a vote--without amendment."

"It doesn't say they have to appoint African-Americans or women, it just says two additional people," said Wheatley. "We had 34 co-sponsors for this bill. I would like to believe the committee chairman would give it a hearing and let it come to the floor. If not, I'll look for ways to attach it to any legislation I can think of."

"It would be dangerous for African-Americans to ever succumb to a notion where diversity is not important. It's dangerous because it sets a precedent to the majority population that it's okay for there not to be diversity. We fought too hard and too long for opportunities and seats at the table and I don't think we should soft peddle the notion for diversity on this board," she said.

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Wheatley Calls for Vote On Diversity Bill

The governor said he would support such legislation, so why hasn't there been any movement to diversify the city's oversight board?

State Rep. Jake Wheatley helped ...

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