Musical Chairs?
Between Gov. Jon Huntsman Jr. and religious intervention, the Utah State Legislature could have a significant make-over before its next general session in 2008, without even having an election.
Shortly after the 2007 session ended, Huntsman named Rep. Gregg Buxton, R-Roy, as director of the State Division of Facilities Construction and Management, meaning Buxton will be leaving the Legislature and will have to be replaced.
Also, Rep. Lorie Fowlke, R-Orem, is one of the finalists for an opening on the 4th District Court bench. If Huntsman selects her, she too will have to leave the Legislature.
The third possible change is out of the governor's hands. Rep. Richard Wheeler, R-Ephraim, was called by LDS Church leaders over the weekend as an Area Authority 70, which is a part-time appointment but carries significant responsibility.
Wheeler, who also is a vice president of Snow College, says he hasn't made a final decision, but he probably will leave the Legislature before the next session convenes. For sure, he said, he will resign before the next election, in November of 2008.
Legislative observers say all three are considered moderates in the conservative-leaning House of Representatives.
Cheers,
Paul Rolly
Shortly after the 2007 session ended, Huntsman named Rep. Gregg Buxton, R-Roy, as director of the State Division of Facilities Construction and Management, meaning Buxton will be leaving the Legislature and will have to be replaced.
Also, Rep. Lorie Fowlke, R-Orem, is one of the finalists for an opening on the 4th District Court bench. If Huntsman selects her, she too will have to leave the Legislature.
The third possible change is out of the governor's hands. Rep. Richard Wheeler, R-Ephraim, was called by LDS Church leaders over the weekend as an Area Authority 70, which is a part-time appointment but carries significant responsibility.
Wheeler, who also is a vice president of Snow College, says he hasn't made a final decision, but he probably will leave the Legislature before the next session convenes. For sure, he said, he will resign before the next election, in November of 2008.
Legislative observers say all three are considered moderates in the conservative-leaning House of Representatives.
Cheers,
Paul Rolly
3:00 PM
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