Some Washingtonians question the legitimacy of state government because decisions are consistently made without them, some question state government’s effectiveness because it is not delivering services that meet their needs, and some do not trust state government because of its history of oppression and marginalization. 

Implementing Washington’s Pro-Equity Anti-Racism (PEAR) Ecosystem Plan & Playbook (Executive Order 22-04) is a critical dimension of the state’s pursuit of bridging opportunity gaps and reducing disparities, including racial and ethnic disparities, statewide and across state government, to keep Washington a great place to live, learn, work, play, and stay.