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Chattanooga Restructures Departments Amid New DEI Law Challenges

9/10/2025

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Chattanooga's mayor plans to restructure departments to align with new state Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) laws.
The Department of Equity and Community Engagement and the Office of New Americans will be closed.
Chief of Staff Kevin Roig emphasized the need for compliance with Governor Lee's law.
Councilmember Ron Elliott voiced concerns about the impact on the immigrant community.
The City Council approved a budget that includes a 43-cent property tax increase.

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Chattanooga's mayor plans to restructure departments to align with new state Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) laws.
The Department of Equity and Community Engagement and the Office of New Americans will be closed.
Chief of Staff Kevin Roig emphasized the need for compliance with Governor Lee's law.
Councilmember Ron Elliott voiced concerns about the impact on the immigrant community.
The City Council approved a budget that includes a 43-cent property tax increase.