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March 23, 2021
Nominees announced for 3rd District Juvenile Court vacancy
SALT LAKE CITY (March 23, 2021) — The Third District Judicial Nominating Commission has selected nominees for a vacancy on the Third District Juvenile Court. The vacancy results from the retirement of Judge James Michie, April 1, 2021. The nominees for the vacancy are: Ricky Clark, assistant attorney general, Utah Attorney General’s Office; Monica Diaz, director, Utah Sentencing Commission; Dixie
March 16, 2021
Gov. Cox names nominees to Utah Board of Pardons and Parole
SALT LAKE CITY (March 16, 2021) — Gov. Spencer J. Cox has nominated Blake Hills and Melissa Stirba to the Board of Pardons and Parole. “I’m so pleased to recommend Blake Hills and Melissa Stirba as new members of the Board of Pardons and Parole,” Gov. Cox said. “These positions require the utmost commitment to justice and I’m confident Blake
March 3, 2021
Gov. Spencer Cox nominates new CIO of the Utah Department of Technology Services
SALT LAKE CITY (March 3, 2021) – Gov. Spencer Cox named Alan Fuller as the new chief information officer for the Utah Department of Technology Services. This position requires confirmation by the Utah State Senate. “Alan will bring a spirit of innovation and superior management skills to the state’s technology team,” Gov. Cox said. “His knowledge and experience as a
February 23, 2021
Gov. Spencer Cox names nominees to Utah boards and commissions
SALT LAKE CITY (Feb. 23, 2021) — Since January, Gov. Spencer Cox has made the following nominations to Utah boards and commissions: Utah State Board of Education Stacy Hutchings State Charter School Board Erik A. Olson Utah Permanent Community Impact Fund Board Jerry Taylor Utah State Developmental Center Board Jennifer May Utah Olympic Legacy Foundation Chris Wadell Jim Olsen Courtland
February 12, 2021
Gov. Spencer Cox names new members to the Utah State Board of Education and Utah State Charter School Board
SALT LAKE CITY (Feb. 12, 2021) — Gov. Spencer J. Cox has nominated Stacey Hutchings to the Utah State Board of Education, and Erik Olson to the Utah State Charter School Board. Both appointments require Senate approval. Stacey Hutchings is a third generation teacher who taught history and Spanish. She taught at Kearns Jr. High and Riverton High School, and
February 8, 2021
Gov. Spencer Cox appoints Cristina Ortega to the Second District Court
SALT LAKE CITY (Feb. 8, 2021) — Gov. Spencer J. Cox has appointed Cristina Ortega to fill the current vacancy on the Second District Court bench. “From her undergraduate and law school days to her legal career, Cristina Ortega has a track record of excellence,” Gov. Cox said. “Her experience as a prosecutor coupled with her experience serving on many