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Welcome to Governor Cox’s press shop. Here you can stay up-to-date on press releases, blog posts and more communication coming directly from our office.
November 1, 2022
GOV. COX NAMES AARON FLATER TO THIRD DISTRICT JUVENILE COURT
SALT LAKE CITY (Oct. 31, 2022) – Utah Gov. Spencer J. Cox has nominated Aaron Flater to the Third District Juvenile Court. Flater will be filling a vacancy left by Judge Renee M. Jimenez’s retirement. Judicial nominations are subject to confirmation by the Utah Senate. “Aaron is a skilled attorney who will serve Utah’s families and youth well,” Gov. Cox
September 20, 2022
Nominees announced for 3rd District Juvenile Court vacancy
SALT LAKE CITY(Sept. 20, 2022) – The Third District Judicial Nominating Commission has selected nominees for a vacancy on the Third District Juvenile Court. This position results from the retirement of Judge Renee M. Jimenez on Dec. 15, 2022. The nominees for the vacancy are: Laina Arras, Attorney, Salt Lake Legal Defender Association; Frank Call, Attorney, Frank N. Call; Aaron
September 20, 2022
Gov. Cox appoints Paul Tsosie to Colorado River Authority board
SALT LAKE CITY (Sept. 20, 2022) – Utah Gov. Spencer J. Cox has appointed Paul Tsosie to the board of the Colorado River Authority of Utah. A member of the Navajo Nation, Tsosie fills the newly-created seat designated to ensure representation for Utah’s Native American Tribes in policy decisions related to the Colorado River. “In order to properly address the
September 6, 2022
Gov. Spencer J. Cox appoints Blaine Rawson to serve as Second District Court judge
SALT LAKE CITY (Sept. 6, 2022) – Gov. Spencer J. Cox has nominated Blaine Rawson as a judge in the Second District Court. This is a position created by the retirement of Judge David R. Hamilton. The governor’s nominations are subject to confirmation by the Utah Senate. “Blaine Rawson brings a wealth of experience and is highly regarded by his
August 31, 2022
Gov. Spencer J. Cox appoints Alex Goble to serve as Sixth District Juvenile Court judge
SALT LAKE CITY (Aug. 31, 2022) – Today, Gov. Spencer J. Cox nominated Alex Goble to serve as a judge in the Sixth District Juvenile Court. This is a new judicial position created during the 2022 General Legislative Session. The governor’s nominations are subject to confirmation by the Utah Senate. “I’m pleased to appoint Alex Goble to this position of
August 31, 2022
Gov. Cox names Aimee Winder Newton as senior advisor and director of new Office of Families
SALT LAKE CITY (Aug. 31, 2022) – Today, Gov. Spencer Cox named Aimee Winder Newton as a senior advisor and director of the new Office of Families. She takes on this new role effective Sept. 1, 2022. The Office of Families aims to support Utah families through proactive rather than reactive strategies and policies. This includes promoting what already makes