TOLEDO, Ohio —

The city of Toledo is dismantling its department of Diversity, Equity and Inclusion.

The change comes as DEI programs face increased scrutiny around the country. City officials said the decision to refigure the department was already happening before any federal mandates or orders.

Those in the department of DEI said the work they have been doing, like helping with workplace investigations and giving residents opportunities to be part of boards and commissions, will still be happening, but now with a different structure.

"A portion of my job will still be making sure that the city of Toledo has a workforce that's representative of our community, making sure that our employees again are in fair, safe work environments," said Tiffany Whitman, the former direct

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