GOV. Ralph Northam assembles a majority-female Cabinet, a first for Virginia

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On Tuesday, Northam tapped Esther Lee, a Fairfax economic development official and formerly an official in President Barack Obama’s administration, to serve as secretary of commerce.

Pending approval by the legislature, Lee would be the eighth woman to serve in one of 15 Cabinet-level positions.

“Our commonwealth’s diversity is our strength, which is why I made a commitment to building a Cabinet that reflects it,” Northam said in a statement.

“I’m honored to have this formidable group of experienced, accomplished female leaders joining me in working to build a Virginia that works for everyone, no matter who you are, no matter where you live.”

https://www.washingtonpost.com/local/virginia-politics/ralph-northam-assembles-a-majority-female-cabinet-a-first-for-virginia-governors/2018/01/09/573c6262-f57d-11e7-beb6-c8d48830c54d_story.html

[IluvPitties]

1. Good. Everyone should have a seat at the table.