Gordon, Racines Announce Financial Transparency Working Group Members

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State Treasurer Mark Gordon, the Republican nominee for Governor of Wyoming, and Kristi Racines, the Republican nominee for State Auditor announced they have enlisted four longtime residents and local leaders to serve on a financial transparency working group.

"Ensuring transparency in government is essential. Wyoming citizens must have the tools, context, and resources they need to view and understand how our state budgets our revenues and expends our funds," said Gordon. "That's why Kristi and I have worked to bring together a dedicated team of engaged, experienced and thoughtful citizens and local leaders to work hand-in-hand to improve transparency across state finances. I look forward to diving into our work in the coming weeks and delivering sensible solutions that will yield practical access for Wyoming citizens."

"I'm incredibly grateful to Gail, John, Cale and Tom for stepping up and agreeing to participate in this important working group," said Racines. "From day one of this campaign, I've been committed to ensuring our citizens and lawmakers have accurate, timely, and reliable financial information in order to make good decisions and hold government accountable. Working with Treasurer Gordon and this team of committed volunteers, I'm confident we can help deliver the transparency, accountability and open communication Wyoming's citizens expect and deserve."

Gordon and Racines named Gail Symons from Sheridan, John Masters from Cheyenne, Senator Cale Case from Lander and Representative Tom Walters from Casper as the first members of the Financial Transparency Working Group. An additional representative, a member of the Wyoming media, will be named in the beginning of November. Gordon and Racines will also serve as co-chairs of the working group.

The working group will identify and develop specific solutions to improve transparency and accessibility to state financial data that can be implemented efficiently and expediently. "This isn't about study but about results," Gordon said. Meetings are slated to begin in the next few weeks and kick into high gear in mid-November. Additional details will continue to be released as the group moves forward with their work.

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