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Golden Gate CEO Faces Backlash Over Anti-Racism Reversal

6/24/2025

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Denis Mulligan, CEO of the Golden Gate Bridge District, is pushing to overturn a 2020 resolution against racism, citing fears for federal funding linked to diversity efforts. His plan to reshape the agency's policies on equity has drawn sharp criticism from Supervisor Joel Engardio, who underscores the vital moral obligation to uphold anti-discrimination principles.

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Story summary

Denis Mulligan, CEO of the Golden Gate Bridge District, is pushing to overturn a 2020 resolution against racism, citing fears for federal funding linked to diversity efforts. His plan to reshape the agency's policies on equity has drawn sharp criticism from Supervisor Joel Engardio, who underscores the vital moral obligation to uphold anti-discrimination principles.