Governor Evers Creates Council on Equity and Inclusion

Tuesday, February 2nd, 2021 -- 9:00 AM

(WMTV) Gov. Tony Evers appointed 30 people to an advisory council Monday that will provide guidance on how to promote and advance diversity, equity and inclusion across Wisconsin state government.

The Governor’s Advisory Council on Equity and Inclusion will be chaired by Secretary-designee Dawn Crim, according to a news release.  Crim explained that many people on the council have already been doing work on this topic for a long time.

The Council will work on a variety of issues, including recommending strategies to increase the use of minority and women-owned businesses for state contracting processes.

They will also be tasked with bringing visibility to cultural events in Wisconsin and other initiatives of underrepresented communities.  Gov. Evers noted that Wisconsin needs to have a government that reflects the people they serve.

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