03/02/2026 - Senate Director Nominations

Arizona Senate Committee on Director Nominations · March 2, 2026

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Committee called to order and the secretary was asked to call the roll to establish a quorum. Chair directed procedural flow for the hearing.

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Senate Committee on Director Nominations held a confirmation hearing for Alex Gelpster Ridgeway to be permanent director of the Arizona Office of Tourism; the committee questioned the nominee on marketing strategy, rural outreach, conflict-of-interest safeguards and a contested logo contract before recommending confirmation by a 5-0 vote.

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