Utah Governor Spencer J. Cox and Lieutenant Governor Deidre M. Henderson have outlined their public schedule for the week of May 26 through May 31, with a variety of events including visiting The Other Side Village, meetings with key stakeholders, speaking at the Special Olympics Utah Summer Games, and more, according to Utah Governor's Office.
After a Memorial Day office closure, the governor is set to meet with Scott Anderson in his office, followed by discussions with leaders from the Salt Lake City-Utah 2034 Organizing Committee, the senior advisor for long-range planning, and the executive director of the Utah Department of Transportation on Tuesday, May 27. Meanwhile, Henderson is scheduled to meet with the executive director of the Utah Department of Commerce and officials from the Department of Natural Resources.
Noteworthy events on Governor Cox's agenda include a ride-along with Salt Lake City Police Chief Brian Redd and a call with Monica Zoltanski, the mayor of Sandy, on Wednesday, May 28. He's also set to speak at the Pat Jones Legacy Reception later that day. The lieutenant governor's schedule indicates she will participate in the 4th Annual Faith & Culture Safety & Security Symposium and will receive an update on tribes from a monthly briefing.
Come Thursday, both Cox and Henderson will attend the Built Here: Housing Summit at Kearns Mansion, emphasizing housing affordability and innovation in Salt Lake City. Later, Gov. Cox is slated to meet with technology leaders and philanthropists, including Melinda French Gates. Henderson, too, will participate in a roundtable discussion with Gates later that day, emphasizing her engagement with influential figures in civic and technological advancement.
The week concludes with both officials attending the Special Olympics Utah Summer Games in Cedar City, with Governor Cox participating in the opening ceremony and award presentations for various sports. These events underscore a commitment to community engagement and inclusion, highlighted by the duo's presence at significant social and cultural happenings throughout the state. The lieutenant governor's calendar also includes a speaking engagement at the WISE Listening event in Logan on Friday and a meeting with Box Elder County Commissioners to cap off the week.
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