Jared Polis: “We want the state workforce to look like the state of…”

“You want people working in government to incorporate an equity mindset. What's the difference between equity and equal opportunity? We want to be fair to everybody. We have a diverse state workforce. We want the state workforce to look like the state of Colorado. We want everybody to be comfortable working for the state, regardless of their race or their religion or sexual orientation or gender identity. So as a, as a model employer, it's something we value.” (36:31–36:34)

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