Governor appoints Kent Holmberg to the Third District Court
SALT LAKE CITY (Dec. 29, 2016) – Gov. Gary R. Herbert has appointed Kent Holmberg to fill a judicial vacancy on the Third District Court.
“Kent has an impressive breadth and depth of experience that will serve him well as he takes on this new role,” Gov. Herbert said. “Kent’s commitment to public service is clear. His keen intellect and desire to improve the world around him will make him a fine jurist.”
Holmberg has served as an assistant attorney general for the State of Utah since 2012, including service as a member of the Utah Supreme Court Advisory Committee on the Utah Rules of Civil Procedure. Prior to his service for the state, he was a trial attorney in Salt Lake City for several years. Holmberg was a private practice attorney for nearly two decades in Minnesota, where his practice consisted of the management of legal affairs for business, government and individuals on a wide range of issues, including business and commercial law, governmental liability, constitutional law, contracts and negotiations, estate, tax, probate, and family. Prior to his private practice, Holmberg taught at various Minnesota state colleges and universities on subjects ranging from evidence law to Indian law and trial practice. Holmberg was formerly a certified public accountant.
“I am humbled and honored to accept Gov. Herbert's nomination for Third District Court Judge and look forward to the hearing with the Senate Judiciary Committee. Should I be confirmed, I commit to diligently serve the people of the State of Utah with impartiality and fairness,” Holmberg said.
Subject to confirmation by the Utah Senate, Holmberg will fill the vacancy created by Judge Paul Maughan.
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UTAH SENATE REQUESTS PUBLIC COMMENT ON THIRD DISTRICT COURT NOMINEE
SALT LAKE CITY - The Utah Senate Judicial Confirmation Committee is seeking public comment on Kent Homberg who was appointed to fill a vacancy on the Third District Court.
Those who desire to comment should contact Jerry Howe at the Office of Legislative Research and General Counsel, Utah State Capitol Campus, House Building, Suite W210, PO Box 145210, Salt Lake City, Utah 84114-5210, by 5 p.m. on Thursday, January 12, 2017. All statements should include the respondent’s name, telephone number, and mailing address.
The Senate Judicial Confirmation Committee plans to hold a public hearing, then issue a recommendation to the full senate. If confirmed by the senate, Mr. Homberg will fill the vacancy created by the retirement of Judge Paul Maughan effective December 1, 2016.
The Third District Court includes Tooele, Salt Lake and Summit counties.
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NOTES:
1. Members of the 2016 Judicial Confirmation Committee are Senator Scott Jenkins (Chair), Senator Jim Dabakis, Senator Lyle Hillyard, Senator Peter Knudson, Senator Karen Mayne, Senator Todd Weiler and Senator Don L. Ipson.
2. Senate Judicial Confirmation Committee information is available on the committee page.
http://le.utah.gov/asp/interim/Commit.asp?Year=2016&Com=SPESJC
3. The governor's press release announcing Nielsen’s nomination is attached, below, and archived at
http://www.utah.gov/governor/news_media/
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Governor Herbert announces state inaugural ceremony
What:
The 2017 State Inaugural Ceremony will take place at the Utah State Capitol on Jan. 4, 2017. Gov. Gary R. Herbert, Lt. Governor Spencer J. Cox, Attorney General Sean D. Reyes, Treasurer David C. Damschen, and Auditor John Dougall will publicly take their oaths of office. The event will include Gov. Herbert's inaugural address as well as performances by BYU Vocal Point, the Mormon Tabernacle Choir and the Utah National Guard 23rd Army Band. The ceremony will conclude with a 19-gun salute and flyover by the Utah National Guard.
All Utahns are invited to attend the ceremony. Limited public seating will be available, and attendees should be in place by 10:30 a.m.
Credentialed media seating available by reservation to Kirsten Rappleye. Limited to one representative per media organization.
When:
Wed., Jan. 4, 2016, Ceremony 11:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.
Doors will open to the public at 9:15 a.m.
Where:
Utah State Capitol, Rotunda
350 N. State Street
Salt Lake City, Utah 84114
Who:
Governor Gary R. Herbert
Lieutenant Governor Spencer J. Cox
Attorney General Sean D. Reyes
Treasurer David C. Damschen
Auditor John Dougall
Senate President Wayne L. Niederhauser
Speaker of the House of Representatives Gregory H. Hughes
Chief Justice Matthew B. Durrant
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Governor Gary R. Herbert’s Schedule
January 2, 2017 - January 6, 2017
**The Governor’s schedule is subject to frequent change**
Monday, January 2
No public events - holiday observed
Tuesday, January 3
8:00 a.m. Kem C. Gardner Policy Symposium
Location: Kem C. Gardner Institute
12:00 p.m. Weekly Update with Lt. Governor
Location: Governor’s Office
1:00 p.m. Governor’s Leadership Team
Location: Governor’s Office
5:30 p.m. Inauguration Rehearsal
Location: State Capitol
Wednesday, January 4
11:00 a.m. 2017 State Inauguration
Location: Capitol Rotunda
Media Access
12:00 p.m. Inauguration Public Reception
Location: Hall of Governors
Media Access
Thursday, January 5
10:00 a.m. Meet with Staff
Location: Governor’s Office
4:00 p.m. Meet with Legislator
Location: Governor’s Office
Friday, January 6
No public events
Lt. Governor Spencer J. Cox’s Schedule
January 2, 2017 - January 6, 2017
**The Lt. Governor’s schedule frequently changes**
Monday, January 2
No public events - holiday observed
Tuesday, January 3
8:00 a.m. Kem Gardner Policy Symposium
Location: Kem C. Gardner Policy Institute
10:00 a.m. Strategy Meeting
Location: Governor’s Office
11:00 a.m. Scheduling Meeting
Location: Lt. Governor’s Office
12:00 p.m. Weekly Update with Governor
Location: Governor’s Office
1:00 p.m. Governor's Leadership Team
Location: Governor's Office
5:30 p.m. Inauguration Rehearsal
Location: State Capitol
Wednesday, January 4
11:00 a.m. 2017 State Inauguration
Location: Capitol Rotunda
Media Access
12:00 p.m. Inauguration Public Reception
Location: Hall of Governors
Media Access
Thursday, January 5
9:00 a.m. Tour of National Ability Center
Location: Park City
Friday, January 6
No public events
