Jon Cox (politician)

Jon Cox
Member of the Utah House of Representatives
from the 58th district
In office
November 15, 2013  2015
Preceded by Spencer Cox
Personal details
Born January 18
Political party Republican
Residence Ephraim, Utah

Jon Cox is an American politician from the state of Utah. He is a member of the Republican Party, and previously served on the Sanpete County Commission. He served as a member of the Utah House of Representatives until he resigned in 2015 to work as the Governor Gary R. Herbert's director of communications.

Early Life and Career

Cox earned a B.A. in Communications from Utah State University and an M.A. in history from the University of Utah. He worked in the office of Bob Bennett when he served in the United States Senate as a constituent liaison for five years. He then worked at Snow College as an assistant professor of history.[1] He currently lives in Ephraim, Utah.[2]

Political career

Cox was elected as a Sanpete County Commissioner in 2012, succeeding his fourth cousin, Spencer Cox, when Spencer was elected to the Utah House of Representatives.[1] Republican Party delegates chose Jon Cox to succeed Spencer as the member of the Utah House for the 58th district following his appointment as Lieutenant Governor of Utah,[3] and he was appointed by Gary Herbert, the Governor of Utah, on November 15.[4]

During the 2014 General Session he served on the House Business and Labor Committee as well as the House Political Subdivisions Committee.

2014 Sponsored Legislation

Bill Number Bill Title Status
HB0085 Electronic Filing of Traffic Citations and Accident Reports Amendments Governor Signed - 3/29/2014
HB0344S01 Incorporation Election Amendments Governor Signed - 3/29/2014
HB0369S02 Missed Elections Amendments House/ filed - 3/13/2014
HB0410 Utah Presidential Primary Electronic Voting Pilot Project House/ filed - 3/13/2014

During the 2014 General Session Cox also floor sponsored an additional two bills.

References


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