Governor's Office

Mission Statement

From John W. Hickenlooper's inagural address:

"There’s a Yiddish word, 'landsman’ which, roughly translated means 'a fellow villager’ - a stranger, perhaps, but still someone you welcome because you know they share a common connection in the village of your ancestors."

"I think we can learn from this Yiddish expression and the warmth it evokes."

"This value doesn’t spring from government. But it can teach all of us to govern together. I feel that every Coloradan is a member of our administration."

The Office of the Governor embraces diversity and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, gender, national or ethnic origin, religious affiliation, sexual orientation, or physical ability. The Office of the Governor and the State of Colorado are equal opportunity employers.