IDAHO, USA — Idaho Governor Brad Little announced several new appointments on Monday, Sept. 30. Little made new appointments to the Public Employees Retirement System Of Idaho (PERSI), the First Judicial District bench, the Parks and Recreation Board and the Fish and Game Commission.
"I appreciate all our new appointees for their dedication to public service and making Idaho an even better place to live. They are all remarkable, talented people, and I feel fortunate to have them in my administration helping to serve the people of Idaho," Governor Little said.
The governor appointed Josh Whitworth to the Retirement Board for PERSI, appointed Casey Simmons as District Judge for the First Judicial District, appointed Jim Keating and Cortney Liddiard to the Idaho Park and Recreation Board and Mike Roach to serve on the Idaho Fish and Game Commission representing the Magic Valley region.
"Idaho has one of the strongest retirement systems in the country, and I am honored to serve on the board that helps to keep it that way. I look forward to working hard as a PERSI Retirement Board member to safeguard the outstanding benefits offered to those who dedicate their careers to public service," Whitworth said.
"I am honored and grateful for this opportunity to serve Kootenai County and the State of Idaho as a district judge. I want to thank Governor Little, the Judicial Council and many others for their faith in me. I am truly humbled to be appointed. Thank you to my family, colleagues and friends. I owe so much to their unwavering support. Judge Christensen has served this community well for many years and has left big shoes to fill. I am committed to and looking forward to serving my community as a district judge for Kootenai County," Simmons said.
"I am thrilled to be appointed for a position on the Idaho Park and Recreation Board. I look forward to bringing my experience in both the public and private sectors to this opportunity along with my passion for our incredible outdoor experiences in the State of Idaho," Keating said.
"I am deeply honored by Governor Little's decision to appoint me to the Idaho Park and Recreation Board. As Ernest Hemingway once said, 'The world is a fine place and worth fighting for,' and I believe this wholeheartedly about the incredible landscapes of Idaho. I am committed to preserving and enhancing our state's natural beauty for future generations, and I look forward to serving our great state with dedication and pride," Liddiard said.
"Hunting and fishing are part of Idaho's heritage, and I look forward to working with the other commissioners to manage our fish and wildlife resources for this generation and future generations. I am grateful to Governor Little for his confidence in me to serve on one of the most important commissions in the State of Idaho," Roach said.