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On the recordMay 19, 2025
The deputy mayor is a Black woman. The Department of Planning and Development is a Black woman. Infrastructure deputy mayor is a Black woman. Chief operations officer is a Black man. Budget director is a Black woman. Senior advisor is a Black man. And I'm laying that out because when you ask, how do we ensure that our people get a chance to grow their business? Having people in my administration that will look out for the interest of everyone — and everyone means you have to look out for the interest of Black folks, because that hasn't happened.
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Bill Johnson
Republican · Ohio
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cbsnews.com

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Mayor Johnson highlights diversity in his administration while addressing the need for equitable business opportunities.

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