SALT LAKE CITY — Gov. Spencer Cox on Tuesday unveiled his pick to be the state's leader over Utah's umbrella of homeless services — an announcement that has been eagerly awaited by advocates since the passage of a new bill to restructure Utah's homeless services system.
Cox tapped a familiar face, former Utah Senate President Wayne Niederhauser, to serve as state homeless services coordinator, according to a news release from the governor's office issued Tuesday.
"During his legislative career, Wayne did not shy away from helping to solve some of the most complex and difficult issues facing the state, and he's proving that resolve again in accepting this key public service assignment," Cox said in a prepared statement. "His leadership and ability to bring parties together will be crucial as we develop a coordinated approach to improving life for some of the most vulnerable among us."