Gov. Gary Herbert just appointed an oil and gas lobbyist as his energy adviser. I'd like to know how Herbert can excuse such an irresponsible and short-sighted decision. Will an oil and gas lobbyist advocate for all types of energy, including wind and solar, as the Herbert administration claims it wants to?
I have a sneaking suspicion that oil and gas lobbyist Cody Stewart understands the needs of industry stakeholders far more intimately than he will the mothers of asthmatic children whose young lungs are already compromised by polluted air.
Sherry Milne
Salt Lake City
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Governor Herberts advisors are an interesting bunch from Cody Stewart oil industry, Gayle Ruziska eagle forum, ALEC national organization funded by mega corporations. With all this advice Utah is in a world of hurt.