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Senate committee forwards three water-district nominees to full Senate
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Summary
The Senate Natural Resources, Agriculture and Environment Confirmation Committee unanimously forwarded nominees Don Hamilton, Cindy Wood and Jeffrey Brinkerhoff to the full Senate for advice and consent on Jan. 30; each nominee emphasized experience relevant to water-district trustee duties.
SALT LAKE CITY — The Senate Natural Resources, Agriculture and Environment Confirmation Committee on Jan. 26 voted unanimously to forward three nominees for water-conservancy district boards to the full Senate for advice and consent on Jan. 30.
Don Hamilton, nominated to the Grand County Water Conservancy District Board of Trustees for a term expiring in January 2030, told the committee he has more than 30 years of experience in Utah energy projects and hydrology. "As a proven project manager with over 30 years experience in the Utah energy sectors, I'm honored to be nominated as a member to the Grand County Water Conservancy District Board of Trustees," Hamilton said, outlining work on water negotiations, conveyance systems and regulatory compliance.
Senator Hankins, who identified Hamilton as a constituent, offered a strong personal endorsement and moved the committee to forward his nomination. The committee approved the motion by voice vote and the chair ruled the passage unanimous.
Cindy Wood, nominated to the Jordan Valley Water Conservancy District Board of Trustees to serve through 2030, said she would represent West Valley City and emphasized her accounting background. "I am currently a licensed CPA in the state of Utah," Wood told the committee, noting previous service on the West Valley City Planning Commission and recent service on the city council. She said her priorities would include long-term planning, financial accountability and transparent communication.
Senator Hankins praised Wood's fiscal expertise and moved to send her nomination to the full Senate; the committee advanced the nomination by unanimous voice vote.
Jeffrey Brinkerhoff, nominated to the Upper Sevier Water Conservancy District Board of Trustees with a term expiring in 2029, described a background in education and local water work. He said he has served about 10 years as secretary-treasurer of the Tropic and East Fork Irrigation Company and owns a small family farm. "I understand the challenges of small water systems and how they work," Brinkerhoff said, noting experience with career-technical education and local administration.
Senator Reby recommended Brinkerhoff and the committee voted unanimously to forward his nomination to the full Senate. The committee chair reminded nominees they may appear in person or remotely for the full-Senate advice-and-consent consideration scheduled for Jan. 30.
Votes at a glance
- Don Hamilton — Nominee, Grand County Water Conservancy District Board of Trustees (term to Jan. 2030). Motion to forward made by Senator Hankins; committee advanced nomination by unanimous voice vote.
- Cindy Wood — Nominee, Jordan Valley Water Conservancy District Board of Trustees (term to Jan. 2030). Motion to forward made by Senator Hankins; committee advanced nomination by unanimous voice vote.
- Jeffrey Brinkerhoff — Nominee, Upper Sevier Water Conservancy District Board of Trustees (term to 2029). Motion to forward recommended by Senator Reby; committee advanced nomination by unanimous voice vote.
The committee approved minutes from a prior meeting and adjourned.
