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Category: Appointments

  • December 30, 2024 - Half-staff Flag Directive: Passing of President Jimmy Carter

    In accordance with U.S. flag code, Governor Brad Little has ordered U.S. flags and State of Idaho flags to be flown at half-staff immediately until sunset on Tuesday, January 28, 2025, in honor of President Jimmy Carter who passed away Dec. 29, 2024. Governor Little’s statement on the life and legacy of President Carter: “President […]

  • December 26, 2024 - Gov. Little appoints Reed Cotten to Fifth Judicial District

    Boise, ID – Governor Brad Little announced today his appointment of Reed Cotten as District Judge to the Fifth Judicial District. Cotten is trial attorney with over 10 years of experience practicing complex civil and criminal litigation. He is a partner with the Rupert law firm Robinson & Cotten, where he has practiced for his entire law career. Cotten […]

  • November 27, 2024 - Gov. Little appoints Trevor Sparrow as new Health and Social Services Ombudsman

    Boise, Idaho – Governor Brad Little announced today his appointment of Trevor Sparrow as Idaho’s new Health and Social Services Ombudsman, created by Senate Bill 1380 earlier this year. In his new role, Sparrow will respond to claims related to services provided to children in foster care, protective supervision, or residential treatment facilities in Idaho. […]

  • October 15, 2024 - Gov. Little appoints Christine Starr to lead Idaho Commission of Pardons and Parole

    Boise, Idaho – Governor Brad Little announced today he appointed Christine Starr to serve as the executive director of the Commission of Pardons and Parole. Starr most recently served as a deputy director and chief of staff at the Idaho Department of Correction. She has extensive experience working in the criminal justice system. After serving […]

  • August 22, 2024 - Andrew Arulanandam to serve as new director of Idaho Lottery and Idaho State Liquor Division

    Boise, Idaho – Governor Brad Little announced today his appointment of Andrew Arulanandam to serve as the new director of the Idaho Lottery and the Idaho State Liquor Division following the retirement of longtime director Jeff Anderson in July. “I am excited Andrew Arulanandam is bringing his talent and leadership back to Idaho to serve […]

  • August 21, 2024 - Gov. Little announces staff changes

    Boise, Idaho – Governor Brad Little announced today the promotion of Joan Varsek to the position of Press Secretary and the selection of Mark Kubinski for the position of Associate General Counsel in the Office of the Governor. Varsek has been a member of Governor Little’s staff since 2019. She has served as Governor Little’s […]

  • July 18, 2024 - Gov. Little appoints Brandon Shippy to fill District 9 legislative seat

    Boise, ID – Governor Brad Little announced today his appointment of Brandon Shippy to the District 9 Senate seat vacated by Abby Lee. Shippy, a Payette County native, owns and operates a small business in New Plymouth, Shippy Sprinkler LLC. Shippy is an active member of his community, a church deacon, and volunteers with Narrow Path […]

  • July 17, 2024 - Gov. Little appoints Blaine Cannon to Fifth Judicial District

    Boise, ID – Governor Brad Little announced today his appointment of Blaine Cannon as District Judge to the Fifth Judicial District. Cannon has served the people of Cassia County for more than 26 years. He was appointed Magistrate Judge in 2012 after over 10 years as the Cassia County Chief Deputy Prosecuting Attorney. Cannon assisted […]