HARTFORD, Conn. — The Connecticut Office of the Governor announced it is establishing an Office of Equity and Opportunity.
The office will be responsible for making the state government a “leader in equity and inclusion” with the goal of getting rid of barriers and creating opportunities, Gov. Ned Lamont said.
The office will be in the Office of the Governor and funded using money already in the budget. Lamont will appoint a chief equity and opportunity officer to lead the office.
“I firmly believe that government should actively seek out and engage with individuals and opinions beyond those who typically have access and opportunity because doing so will create a stronger workforce within government while also crafting more effective and representative public policies,” Lamont said.
The executive order signed to establish this office also said state employees will be told to participate in training coordinated by the new office.
Lamont's office said it will post a job listing on the State of Connecticut Executive Branch online job portal so interested candidates can apply for the position of chief equity and opportunity officer. Lamont said he does not have a candidate in mind and encourages anyone interested to apply.
Lindsey Fine is a digital content producer at FOX61 News. She can be reached at lfine2@fox61.com.
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