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Board approves appointment of Darren Cox as Fifth Judicial District director
Summary
The board approved Darren Cox as district director for the Fifth Judicial District after a nomination and a brief statement by the appointee; the motion carried with recorded aye votes.
The board voted to approve Darren Cox as district director for the Fifth Judicial District following candidate interviews and a brief statement from Cox.
Sally (a deputy referenced by the director) said the interview panel had strong candidates and that Cox brings experience in both community‑based corrections and institutions. Cox told the board he had spent about half of his 29‑year career in that district and said central‑office experience prepared him for the role: "My commitment is gonna be to rehabilitation, public safety, efficient operations while, providing innovative programs for the clients we supervise," Cox said.
Board member Jay Nelson moved to approve Cox's appointment. A second was recorded and board members voiced aye. The chair indicated the motion was approved.
Cox thanked the board and department leadership and said he was "ready to get started." The board offered congratulations.
Action: motion to approve the appointment of Darren Cox as district director (mover: Jay Nelson; second: recorded as "Second" in the transcript). Outcome: approved.
