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.
Utah’s economy has been hit hard by the pandemic, with many who work in local restaurants and bars, events, travel and tourism continuing to struggle. But there is light at the end of the tunnel.
As more Utahns are vaccinated, we’re already seeing unemployment claims decline and consumer confidence increase. New home construction is also on the rise as are applications for new businesses. These indicators point to a resilient economy and show the promise of a robust recovery on the horizon.
Gov. Cox understands that today’s budget decisions — investing in our children’s education, taking care of those in need and building infrastructure in both urban and rural Utah — will benefit the state long into the future.