Cox/Henderson announce 19 more cabinet/staff members (Part 2) Created: 22 December 2020
Governor-elect Cox and Lt. Governor-elect Henderson announced 19 additional key cabinet and staff positions that will join the new administration. The appointees represent a range of diversity and bring both private and public sector experience to their new (and in some cases, continuing) roles. The first six were listed previously.. Here are the next six.
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Gov.-elect Cox taps local officials from across Utah for Cabinet roles
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Silas Walker, Deseret News
SALT LAKE CITY Gov.-elect Spencer Cox and Lt. Gov.-elect Deidre Henderson announced a list of 19 Cabinet appointments on Monday, including several familiar faces from local elected offices from across the state of Utah.
“After a thorough interview process, I’m convinced each of these candidates will serve the citizens of Utah exceptionally well,” Cox said in a news release. “Each has impeccable qualifications, brings fresh ideas and, most importantly, is devoted to public service. We’re lucky to have such brilliant minds willing to serve the public.”