Shades of Grey Prevail On Council...But Diversity Vote Could Color Next Year's Mayor's Race
Pittsburgh City Paper › July 31, 2009
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On Sept. 1, Councilor Jim Motznik proposed putting the call for more diversity back into the agreement. After Council President Gene Ricciardi seconded Motznik's motion, Councilor Sala Udin barked, "Who seconded that?" Udin had reason to be miffed: By seconding the motion, Ricciardi forced a vote on an amendment that Udin's predominantly African-American neighborhoods would likely favor, but that the oversight board considers inappropriate. Udin has, of late, urged council to cooperate with the oversight board.
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Shades of Grey Prevail On Council...But Diversity Vote Could Color Next Year's Mayor's Race
CITY COUNCIL RAISED the white flag Sept. 1, but not before a few of its members made plays for the black vote.
For months, council has been wrestling ...See the full content of this document
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