Speaker Brad Wilson Announces Upcoming Staff Changes
SALT LAKE CITY, UTAH (May 20, 2019) – Speaker Brad Wilson has announced that Greg Hartley, current Chief of Staff to the Utah House of Representatives, will conclude his service with the House later this year to pursue other opportunities.
Since 2000, Hartley has worked in public relations, political strategy, government affairs and public policy. He has managed and advised political campaigns at every level, from municipal to presidential, and has served in senior roles in the administrations of governors Jon Huntsman and Gary Herbert. He has previous experience assisting startup businesses and managing multi-state government affairs teams for Utah companies. Hartley has served as the Chief of Staff to the Utah House of Representatives since January of 2015. He will remain in this position through a transition period and his resignation will take place later this year.
“Working in this role and for the House has been the highlight of my career,” Hartley said. “The experience I’ve gained has given me a greater appreciation for the sacrifice and dedication of legislators and staff who commit countless hours to public service. I’ve developed lifelong friendships and wish Speaker Wilson, the House of Representatives and all members of the legislature success long into the future. I will remain their biggest defender and supporter.”
Speaker Wilson stated, “Greg’s service to the House of Representatives has been extraordinary. He has worked on complicated issues such as the prison relocation, Medicaid Expansion, transportation funding and public lands. In addition, under Greg’s leadership, the House has developed a talented team to manage constituent affairs, communications, public policy and lawmaker support. The state of Utah has been well served the last five years through Greg’s tenure as Chief of Staff.”
Speaker Wilson has announced that Abby Osborne, current Vice President of Government Relations & Public Policy for the Salt Lake Chamber, has accepted an offer to become Chief of Staff following Hartley’s departure. She will start her employment on July 1, 2019. Osborne and Hartley will work closely together during a transition period.
“I’m excited that Abby has agreed to join our team,” said Speaker Wilson. “Her background and expertise in public policy and the legislative process will be a great asset to the House. She has a deep understanding of the long-term needs of our state and I have full confidence that she will be able to step into this role and provide excellent leadership and management.”
In her role at the Salt Lake Chamber, Osborne is responsible for coordinating the Chamber’s legislative efforts by working with business leaders, community partners and local, state and federal governments. Since her start at the Chamber in 2015, Osborne has been instrumental in building the Chamber’s influence throughout the state by championing smart transportation investments, education and workforce development, housing affordability, regulation reform, tax modernization, collaborative land use, and economic development decisions. Prior to her time at the Salt Lake Chamber, Osborne was the Public Affairs Manager for Granite Construction Company, a national heavy civil contractor, for 13 years.
“The Heart of the Salt Lake Chamber is public policy work on behalf of our members and the business community. Abby has taken that work to new heights. Her intellect and commitment is matched only by her caring and character. Abby will be missed by the Chamber but we are excited for her, for the Utah Legislature, and the state,” said Derek Miller, president and CEO of the Salt Lake Chamber.
“I am extremely grateful and humbled by this opportunity. The Legislature is a remarkable institution and I have the deepest respect for those who give their time to serve and better our state,” said Osborne. “I look forward to assisting the House of Representatives, and Speaker Wilson, in the important work to support Utah families and ensure we remain the best state in the nation to live, work, and play.”
The House of Representatives consists of 75 elected members, 13 full-time year-round employees, 42 session employees and a large number of interns. Osborne will lead the operations, member services and strategy for the House, serve as an advisor to Speaker Wilson and the majority leadership team, supervise full-time employees and serve on the Legislative Services Management Council.
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With summer approaching and many young adults expected to look for short-term work in order to bridge their finances or grow their professional skills, the personal-finance website WalletHub took an in-depth look at 2019’s Best Places for Summer Jobs as well as accompanying videos.
To help job seekers find the best summer employment opportunities, WalletHub’s analysts compared more than 180 markets in the U.S. across 21 key metrics. The data set ranges from availability of summer jobs to median income of part-time workers to median rental price.
Top 20 Cities for Summer Jobs
1
Orlando, FL
11
Salt Lake City, UT
2
Scottsdale, AZ
12
San Francisco, CA
3
Denver, CO
13
Charleston, SC
4
Dover, DE
14
Boston, MA
5
Wilmington, DE
15
Rapid City, SD
6
Portland, ME
16
Minneapolis, MN
7
Las Vegas, NV
17
Atlanta, GA
8
Austin, TX
18
Seattle, WA
9
Columbia, MD
19
Tampa, FL
10
Fort Lauderdale, FL
20
Richmond, VA
Best vs. Worst
To view the full report and your city’s rank, please visit:
https://wallethub.com/edu/best-places-for-summer-jobs/21137/
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MEGAFAUNA
PREMIERE NEW SINGLE "MISHKA"
WITH CLASH MAGAZINE
LISTEN HERE
Photo by Michael Worchel
NEW ALBUM GHOST COAST DUE OUT FRIDAY
ON TOUR NOW
"[Megafauna] are a universe unto themselves, with each release appearing like a solar flare across the psychedelic cosmos." -Clash Magazine
"Psychedelic grunge trio Megafauna's muscular rock is chock-full of thrashing riffs, tempered by the hushed, heavenly vocals of lead-singer Dani Neff." -Culture Collide
May 20, 2019 - Austin, TX - Psychedelic/grunge band Megafauna are premiering their new single "Mishka" exclusively today with Clash Magazine. Stream HERE. "[Megafauna] are a universe unto themselves, with each release appearing like a solar flare across the psychedelic cosmos", Clash notes. "A key part of Texas' remarkably fertile acid underground, the group's new single 'Mishka' is a delirious, lysergic journey." "Mishka" is the second single, following up "Is There Anything Else", from Megafauna's upcoming album, Ghost Coast, due out this Friday, 5/24. In support, the band will embark on a US tour, kicking off with a hometown release show at Empire Control Room in Austin on 5/25. See below for a full list of dates. For more information on Megafauna, please visit: http://www.megafaunamusic.com.
Led by singer/shredder Dani Neff, who was dubbed the "next Annie Clark" by Phoenix New Times, Megafauna blend raw garage energy, prog-rock flash and infectious riffs into a sound that is just as face-melting as it is melodic. To date, they've released four albums, leading to praise from Noisey, Stereogum, The Austin Chronicle, Consequence of Sound and more, and support slots with artists like Cursive, Wavves, White Denim, Mission of Burma, Mineral and All them Witches.
Now, Megafauna are ready to release their fifth LP, Ghost Coast, on 5/24. Most of the album was recorded from May 2017 to Fall 2018 at Tiny Telephone-an all analog studio in San Francisco-with producers, James Riotto (John Vanderslice, Shannon and the Clams) and Curtis Roush (The Bright Light Social Hour) while the Camp Fire Wildfire raged around them. Amid destruction both physical and political, Megafauna explore on the album themes of solitude and the search for fulfillment and connection in a world that seems to be on the brink of destruction.
"Mishka", the latest single from Ghost Coast, will be available on all online platforms tomorrow, 5/21.
For more on Megafauna:
https://www.facebook.com/mymegafauna
https://twitter.com/megafaunaatx
https://www.instagram.com/megafaunamusic/
Ghost Coast
1. Meteor City
2. Light Knife
3. Mishka
4. Is There Anything Else
5. Left The Sound
6. Mania Beam
7. Interlude
8. Shadow Beach
9. Fluorescent Super Moment
10. Holy Me Sky
11. Matriarchy
Tour Dates:
5/25 - Empire Control Room - Austin, TX (album release show)
5/30 - Neurolux - Boise, ID
5/31 - Tractor Tavern - Seattle, WA
6/1 - The Plaid Pig - Tacoma, WA
6/2 - Mississippi Studios - Portland, OR
6/6 - Neck of the Woods - San Francisco, CA
6/7 - The Lexington - Los Angeles, CA
6/8 - Winston's - San Diego, CA
6/11 - Yucca Tap Room - Tempe, AZ
6/13 - Surly Wench - Tucson, AZ
6/14 - Inside Out - Albuquerque, NM
6/15 - The Deadhorse - San Angelo, T
