Gov. Spencer J. Cox is a husband, father, farmer, recovering attorney, and Utah’s 18th governor. Since taking the oath of office on Jan. 4, 2021, Gov. Cox has secured funds for affordable housing, promoted suicide prevention and mental health resources and implemented water conservation and infrastructure planning. He also signed early education and workforce program funding, launched the new Utah Sustainable Health Collaborative, and expanded opportunity for women, diverse communities and those living in rural parts of the state.
All too often, we see politicians tear each other down rather than build up their communities, focus on personal agendas instead of problem solve across the aisle, divide instead of unify.
Gov. Cox believes there is a better way to govern. Instead of treating politics as a blood sport, he looks for opportunities to listen, learn from one another and build coalitions to improve people’s lives. He modeled this behavior throughout his campaign, visiting all 248 cities and towns in Utah and participating in dozens of hands-on service projects.
The Cox administration will continue to practice civility and strive to reach consensus through respectful engagement and dialogue.