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Utah Senate Confirms Michael J. Cragan to State Tax Commission Amid Concerns Over Tax Experience

Utah State Senate · November 18, 2009
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The Utah Senate confirmed Michael J. Cragan to the State Tax Commission 22–5–2 on Nov. 3, 2009, after committee recommendation; dissenting senators said the nominee lacked extensive tax experience and raised taxpayer-cost concerns.

The Utah State Senate on Nov. 3, 2009, consented to Governor Gary R. Herbert’s nomination of Michael J. Cragan to the Utah State Tax Commission, approving the appointment by roll call vote after a confirmation hearing and committee recommendation.

Senator Wayne Niederhauser, reporting the Revenue and Taxation Confirmation Committee’s findings, said the committee heard testimony — including from county election clerks — and became convinced that…

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