By H. Nelson Goodson
Hispanic News Network U.S.A.
January 15, 2019
Madison, WI - On Tuesday, Wisconsin Governor Tony Evers (D) and Lt. Governor Mandela Barnes (D) met with the State Senate Democratic Caucus, but what drew criticism by Wisconsin State Senator Lena C. Taylor (D-Milw.), who is African-American was that both Evers and Barnes brought their majority white administrative staff along to the meeting. Apparently, Governor Evers and Lt. Governor Barnes failed to practice diversity hiring for their own administrations and hired the most qualified staff members they could find, but it seems that Evers and Barnes seemed to be colored blind.
State Senator Taylor posted on Facebook (FB), "So I’m sitting in Caucus and the Governor Evers says they picked the most qualified candidates for staff, and and literally don’t have ONE black or Latino staff and the cabinet spots let’s save that discussion for another time."
"Even though some of the Secretaries candidates clearly have NO experience in the areas assigned. When asked about equity for people of color the response, was “we hired the most qualified candidates” and NOT ONE DEMOCRAT in the senate caucus spoke up to fairness!!
"Funny BUT when we asked about wage equity everyone was quick to ask the Governor and he was quick to say yes he will put it into the budget!!"
Senator Taylor in her FB comment thread says, that people (of color) applied (for jobs) and they (Evers hiring staff) sought out people who didn't applied and appointed them...People did step up and were not even afforded a call and interview...
So his staff, which includes a majority of Whites are basically considered the most qualified in our state, according to Evers, who introduced them to the Democratic Senate Caucus. BS, he should know better, especially being a former Wisconsin School Superintendent that there are plenty of qualified people of color in our state to get hired in state government. Damn, both Evers and Barnes are doing poorly and if they don't wake up in time, they will definitely be a one term Governor and Lt. Governor.
State Senator Taylor posted on Facebook (FB), "So I’m sitting in Caucus and the Governor Evers says they picked the most qualified candidates for staff, and and literally don’t have ONE black or Latino staff and the cabinet spots let’s save that discussion for another time."
"Even though some of the Secretaries candidates clearly have NO experience in the areas assigned. When asked about equity for people of color the response, was “we hired the most qualified candidates” and NOT ONE DEMOCRAT in the senate caucus spoke up to fairness!!
"Funny BUT when we asked about wage equity everyone was quick to ask the Governor and he was quick to say yes he will put it into the budget!!"
Senator Taylor in her FB comment thread says, that people (of color) applied (for jobs) and they (Evers hiring staff) sought out people who didn't applied and appointed them...People did step up and were not even afforded a call and interview...
So his staff, which includes a majority of Whites are basically considered the most qualified in our state, according to Evers, who introduced them to the Democratic Senate Caucus. BS, he should know better, especially being a former Wisconsin School Superintendent that there are plenty of qualified people of color in our state to get hired in state government. Damn, both Evers and Barnes are doing poorly and if they don't wake up in time, they will definitely be a one term Governor and Lt. Governor.
Unfortunately, Evers and Barnes couldn't find any qualified Latinos and Blacks to hire in the entire State of Wisconsin, including not even one qualified Republican of color who would like to serve Wisconsin regardless who is the governor elect. At least, Lt. Governor Barnes has one Native American female staffer in his current administration staff, according to Senator Taylor.
Governor Evers has at least 4,000 jobs to fill as political appointments.
Did the prior Evers Transition Personnel Team headed by former Republican Darryl Morin also failed to find qualified candidates to hire?
Governor Evers has at least 4,000 jobs to fill as political appointments.
Did the prior Evers Transition Personnel Team headed by former Republican Darryl Morin also failed to find qualified candidates to hire?
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