Governor's News

SALT LAKE CITY (May 14, 2021) — The Appellate Judicial Nominating Commission has selected nominees for a vacancy on the Utah Court of Appeals.  The vacancy results from the retirement of Judge Mary Kate Appleby, January 1, 2021. The nominees for the vacancy are: Jennifer Brown, judge, Fourth District Court; Sarah Carlquist, appellate attorney, Salt Lake Legal Defender Association; Nicole Deforge, shareholder, Fabian VanCott; Alan Mouritsen, shareholder, Parsons Behle & Latimer; Amy

SALT LAKE CITY (May 4, 2021) — Gov. Spencer J. Cox has appointed Kathy Bounous to serve as general counsel for the governor.  “I’m impressed with Kathy’s legal thinking, her outstanding experience as general counsel and her firm commitment to public service,” Gov. Cox said. “Her legislative experience and sound advice and counsel will serve her well in this new

SALT LAKE CITY (April 29, 2021) — Gov. Spencer J. Cox has appointed Monica Diaz to fill the Third District Juvenile Court judicial vacancy.  “As director of the Utah Sentencing Commission, Monica Diaz demonstrated a thorough knowledge of the Constitution, respect for the law and expertise in policy,” Gov. Cox said. “These experiences — as well as her legal work

SALT LAKE CITY (April 27, 2021) — Gov. Spencer Cox has named Kirt Slaugh as acting state treasurer.  The appointment, effective May 3, 2021, follows the resignation of David Damschen, who announced on April 12 that he was leaving his office to become president and CEO of the Utah Housing Corporation.  Slaugh has served as chief deputy state treasurer since

SALT LAKE CITY (April 23, 2021) —  Gov. Spencer Cox announces appointments for boards and commissions. 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/. 

SALT LAKE CITY (April 13, 2021) — Gov. Spencer Cox announced former Utah Senate President Wayne Niederhauser as his choice to serve as the new state homeless services coordinator. As outlined in HB 347, this position serves as the chief administrative officer of the Office of Homeless Services.  “During his legislative career, Wayne did not shy away from helping to