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Rock County supervisors reject amendment to eliminate EDIB program after heated debate
Summary
Supervisors considered and rejected an amendment to eliminate the county's equity, diversity, inclusion and belonging (EDIB) program and the equity engagement strategist position; the roll-call vote failed 12-17 after extended debate over program value, cost and legal risk.
A proposed amendment to eliminate Rock County's equity, diversity, inclusion and belonging (EDIB) program and the equity engagement strategist position failed on a 12-17 roll-call vote Wednesday following a lengthy and often heated board debate.
Supervisor Fugle presented the motion and a fiscal analysis asserting the program's cumulative cost could exceed $720,000, which he said represented lost staff time and direct and indirect expenses. He urged the board to reallocate the funds to reduce the county's debt service…
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