Former Maryland Gov. Martin O’Malley Pledges Inclusive Leadership If He’s Elected DNC Chair

NNPA NEWSWIRE — Partnering with unions, the DNC will prioritize diversity in staffing across race, background, and region, ensuring that leadership structures reflect the party’s broad coalition.Democratic National Committee Chair candidate and former Maryland Governor Martin O’Malley has unveiled a comprehensive inclusion platform, that he says demonstrates his commitment to ensuring that the party reflects the diversity of the nation. Central to his vision is an actionable plan to elevate minority business enterprises and foster diverse leadership within the Democratic Party’s infrastructure. O’Malley, who served as Maryland’s governor from 2007 to 2015, has promised that within his first 100 days as chair, he will “assess and set minority business enterprise inclusion standards to ensure representation among diverse-owned firms.” His staff said O’Malley’s proposed initiatives address long-standing concerns among Democratic members, staff, and vendors who feel sidelined or overlooked by the party’s decision-making processes. In a memo outlining his vision, O’Malley highlighted the Democratic Party’s diversity is its greatest strength. “Democrats believe in the dignity of every human being. That’s why we’re the party of the working class and lead the fight for the freedom and opportunity of every American,” he stated. “A politics of fear is the other guy’s twisted...