Julia Pappas 
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Governor's News

January 2, 2021

Gov.-elect Spencer Cox and Lt. Gov.-elect Deidre Henderson announce new DABC executive director

SALT LAKE CITY (Dec. 31, 2020) — Gov.-elect Spencer Cox and Lt. Gov.-elect Henderson announced Tiffany Clason as their choice for executive director of the Utah Department of Alcoholic Beverage Control. Her appointment will require confirmation of the Utah Senate. “Tiffany’s exceptional track record of success in the food and beverage industry as well as her dedicated public service make
January 1, 2021

Gov.-elect Spencer Cox and Lt. Gov.-elect Deidre Henderson announce new CCJJ executive director

SALT LAKE CITY (Jan. 2, 2021) — Gov.-elect Spencer Cox and Lt. Gov.-elect Henderson have nominated Bountiful Police Chief Tom Ross as executive director of the Commission on Criminal and Juvenile Justice. His appointment will require confirmation of the Utah Senate. “Chief Ross has a deep knowledge of criminal justice issues and a track record of leadership that will serve
December 30, 2020

Gov.-elect Spencer Cox and Lt. Gov.-elect Deidre Henderson announce DEQ, PLPCO posts

SALT LAKE CITY (Dec. 24, 2020) — Gov.-elect Spencer Cox and Lt. Gov.-elect Deidre Henderson announced two more appointments to their administration. Both appointees will require confirmation of the Utah Senate. “Both Kim and Redge have depth of experience and the respect of their colleagues. They each are uniquely qualified to take on these new roles,” Cox said. “We’re excited
December 30, 2020

Gov.-elect Spencer Cox and Lt. Gov.-elect Deidre Henderson announce additional cabinet and senior staff positions

SALT LAKE CITY (Dec. 21, 2020) — Gov.-elect Spencer Cox and Lt. Gov.-elect Deidre Henderson announced 19 key roles in their new administration. Unless otherwise noted, appointees will require confirmation of the Utah Senate.  “After a thorough interview process, I’m convinced each of these candidates will serve the citizens of Utah exceptionally well,” Cox said. “Each has impeccable qualifications, brings
December 30, 2020

Gov.-elect Spencer Cox and Lt. Gov.-elect Deidre Henderson announce key appointments, more to come

SALT LAKE CITY (Dec. 2, 2020) – Gov.-elect Spencer Cox and Lt. Gov.-elect Deidre Henderson have announced another round of key appointments who will join their administration after they take the Oath of Office in January. Brittney Cummins, who has served as a member of the Utah State Board of Education since 2014, will join as Senior Advisor for Education,