Gov. Jay Inslee said it was time for leadership change in the state’s Office of Equity. Inslee defended his office’s firing last week of state Office of Equity director Dr. Karen Johnson. “There were some problems in this agency. It needed new leadership,” Inslee, (D) Washington, said Wednesday. He cited staffing and budgetary reasons for the dismissal but added, “We appreciate her working getting the agency started." A spokesperson said Johnson was offered to resign or face termination, and she chose termination. Read the full story here: https://www.king5.com/article/news/local/gov-inslee-office-of-equity-director-fired/281-4b6894c8-09f2-4f1f-8ffa-5f6d355a9e63