Governor's News

SALT LAKE CITY (June 11, 2021) — Utah Gov. Spencer J. Cox has appointed Rich Saunders as the first chief innovation officer for the state of Utah. Saunders, who currently serves as executive director of the Utah Department of Health, will shift to become part of the governor’s senior staff effective June 21. Although many states and large companies have

SALT LAKE CITY (June 9, 2021) — Utah Gov. Spencer J. Cox has appointed Steve Starks as the governor’s Olympic and Paralympic Advisor. In this position, he will act as a liaison with the Salt Lake City-Utah Committee for the Games, where he also serves as the governor’s designee and vice chair. “Utah has another fantastic chance to host the

Salt Lake City (June 8, 2021) — Gov. Spencer J. Cox has appointed Amy Oliver to the Third District Court bench. The governor’s nominations are subject to confirmation by the Utah Senate. “Amy has had an exceptional professional career with both public sector and private sector experience, and, most importantly, her character is above reproach,” Gov. Cox said. “I have

SALT LAKE CITY (June 1, 2021) — The Fourth District Judicial Nominating Commission has selected nominees for a vacancy on the Fourth District Court.  The vacancy results from the retirement of Judge Darold J. McDade, July 16, 2021. The nominees for the vacancy are: Shawn Howell, attorney/chief counsel, Utah County Public Defender Association; Kara North, attorney, Fillmore Spencer; Sean Petersen,

SALT LAKE CITY (May 14, 2021) — Gov. Spencer J. Cox appointed Jeffry Ross to the Eighth District Juvenile Court bench. “Jeffry’s wealth of experience working both family law cases as well as his defense work in the juvenile courts make him an ideal candidate to serve in this capacity,” Gov. Cox said. “I thank him for his willingness to

Gov. Spencer Cox made appointments to the following boards upon advice and consent of the Senate. Increasing diversity on Utah’s boards and commissions is a key part of the Equality and Opportunity section of the One Utah Roadmap, the 500-day plan of the Cox-Henderson administration. To learn more about how to get involved on a board or commission, visit https://boards.governor.utah.gov/s/.