During a recent Fox Business segment, HUD Secretary Turner criticized Asheville’s draft action plan for including DEI elements, calling it unacceptable under current federal guidelines. He emphasized a commitment to ending DEI policies while working with the city to ensure compliance for upcoming funding. Asheville Mayor Esther Manheimer confirmed that the city has made the necessary changes to the plan, removing references deemed inappropriate by HUD. This modification is crucial for access to approximately $225 million in disaster relief funding, augmenting FEMA's contributions for local recovery efforts.
Turner decried Asheville's draft action plan due to its elements of DEI, emphasizing compliance with HUD and reaffirming that DEI policies are no longer supported.
Asheville Mayor Manheimer discussed the city's changes to the action plan, stating they have modified it to align with HUD's concerns to secure disaster relief funding.
Turner asserted that the commitment to ending DEI-influenced policies is a priority, affirming that HUD will not fund programs not compliant with the executive orders.
The anticipated $225 million in disaster relief from HUD was highlighted as crucial for Asheville's repair and recovery, beyond the FEMA assistance already expected.
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