Washington’s First Equity Director Fired by Governor Inslee’s Office

Washington’s First Equity Director Fired by Governor Inslee’s Office
Washington state Gov. Jay Inslee speaks to reporters in Seattle on March 16, 2020. Elaine Thompson/Pool/Getty Images
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Governor Jay Inslee’s administration has fired Washington’s first Office of Equity director, Dr. Karen A. Johnson.

Johnson’s last day was Wednesday after being appointed by Governor Inslee in March of 2021 to help promote equity in state government.

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