On this episode of the Wilkes-Barre Connect podcast we sit down with Scranton Mayor Paige Cognetti about the city of Scranton and their diversity, equity, and inclusion efforts.

Mayor Cognetti discusses how she has worked to increase representation in city leadership and hiring through merit-based practices. She also walks through some of the challenges of implementing DEI initiatives in a politically polarized environment and the importance of advocacy from community members.

The mayor offers advice to those looking to get involved in local government and pushes back against the divisiveness that prevents communities from coming together.

To learn more about the Mayor and her office - https://scrantonpa.gov/your-government/mayor/about-the/

To learn more about Wilkes-Barre Connect - https://wyomingvalleychamber.org/wilkes-barre-connect/