Utah director of management and budget to receive national award
Kristen Cox to be honored as 2016 Public Official of the Year
SALT LAKE CITY (November 30, 2016) – Kristen Cox, executive director of the Utah Governor’s Office of Management and Budget, will be honored Wednesday night with the prestigious 2016 Public Official of the Year award in Washington, D.C.
Each year, Governing identifies the top public servants in the nation and recognizes them with this national award. Governing receives hundreds of nominations annually for state and local officials with extraordinary accomplishments.
After consulting with field experts and scholars, a selection committee and what Governing describes as “painstaking research,” the list is narrowed to eight individuals who are raising the bar in public service. Through this process, Cox was identified as one of the nation’s exemplary public servants.
“Utah is extremely fortunate to have Kristen Cox working for all of us,” Gov. Herbert said. “And I do mean all of us, because every decision she makes is focused on delivering the best possible result for the taxpayer, both fiscally and in terms of providing the highest quality service. She is a tremendous public servant and I can’t think of anyone who is more deserving of this honor.”
Cox was appointed as the primary budget advisor to Gov. Gary R. Herbert in 2012. In her role, she oversees the creation of the governor’s nearly $15 billion annual budget. Cox is the author of the SUCCESS Framework, a process improvement effort that has significantly increased efficiency and effectiveness in state government. Working with state agencies and employees to design personalized solutions, Cox has improved both the quality and efficiency of Utah’s state government, resulting in improved employee morale and a better experience for citizens using public services.
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Gov. Herbert and first lady to unveil holiday decor
What: Gov. Herbert and First Lady Jeanette Herbert will unveil holiday decor at the Governor’s Mansion. Students from Cedar Ridge Elementary School in Cedar Hills will join the governor and first lady to decorate a Christmas tree in the Governor's Mansion library.
This year’s holiday theme, selected by the first lady, is “Ring Those Christmas Bells.” Community volunteers and organizations are invited to decorate the mansion accordingly, generously providing their time, talent and supplies, as they turn the beautiful historic mansion into a festive gathering place for Utahns.
Who:
Gov. Gary R. Herbert
First Lady Jeanette Herbert
Jeremy Brunner, principal of Cedar Ridge Elementary
Nancy Taylor, teacher at Cedar Ridge Elementary
Students from Cedar Ridge Elementary, in costume
Local decorators and volunteers
When:
Thurs., Dec. 1, 2015, 10:00 a.m.
Where:
Utah Governor’s Mansion
603 E. South Temple
Salt Lake City, Utah 84102
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Governor Gary R. Herbert’s Schedule
November 28, 2016 - December 2, 2016
**The Governor’s schedule is subject to frequent change**
Monday, November 28
All day: National Association of Realtors Conference, San Francisco
Tuesday, November 29
All day: National Association of Realtors Conference, San Francisco
6:30 p.m. Salt Lake Chamber of Commerce Holiday Open House
Location: Salt Lake City
7:00 p.m. Charity Boxing Match for Camp Kostopulos
Location: Salt Lake City
Media Access
Wednesday, November 30
8:30 a.m. Meet with Staff
Location: Governor’s Office
11:00 a.m. Funeral for Trooper Eric Ellsworth
Location: Dee Events Center, Weber State University
Media Access
1:00 p.m. Meet with Elizabeth Dowdeswell, Head of State, Ontario, Canada
Location: State Capitol
1:30 p.m. Meet with Staff
Location: Governor’s Office
3:30 p.m. NGA Executive Committee Conference Call
Location: Governor’s Office
6:00 p.m. Governor’s Mansion Artist Series
Location: Governor’s Mansion
Thursday, December 1
8:30 a.m. Meet with Jason Perry
Location: Governor’s Office
10:00 a.m. Governor’s Mansion Holiday Theme Reveal
Location: Governor’s Mansion
Media Access
11:30 a.m. Photo Ops
Location: State Capitol
12:00 p.m. Meet with Staff
Location: State Capitol
3:30 p.m. Weekly Update with General Counsel
Location: Governor’s Office
4:15 p.m. Meeting with Staff
Location: Governor’s Office
Friday, December 2
10:00 a.m. Lockheed Martin Groundbreaking
Location: Hill Air Force Base
Media Access
1:00 p.m. Film Public Service Announcements
Location: State Capitol
3:00 p.m. Budget Discussions
Location: State Capitol
Lt. Governor Spencer J. Cox’s Schedule
November 28, 2016 - December 2, 2016
**The Lt. Governor’s schedule is subject to frequent change**
Monday, November 28
10:30 a.m. Governor’s Rural Partnership Board
Location: State Capitol
12:00 p.m. State Board of Canvassers
Location: Capitol Board Room
Media Access
Tuesday, November 29
8:30 a.m. United States/Mexico Border Tour
Location: Nogales, AZ
Wednesday, November 30
All day: National Lieutenant Governors Association Conference, Phoenix
Thursday, December 1
All day: National Lieutenant Governors Association Conference, Phoenix
Friday, December 2
No public events
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