Gary R. Herbert

Gary R. Herbert @GovHerbert

Please continue to practice social distancing and good hygiene. I also strongly urge Utahns to use face coverings. This is an easy, low-cost practice that will help us return to normal. — PolitiTweet.org

Gary R. Herbert @GovHerbert

However, the Southwest Utah Health Department has requested Kane County be moved to green. Because Kane County has very few cases, zero ICU bed use for the past 14 days, and low community transmission, we are comfortable allowing the move to green tomorrow at 10 am. — PolitiTweet.org

Gary R. Herbert @GovHerbert

Due to spikes in disease incidence over the past seven days, we will maintain Yellow guidance for most of the state. We will continue to analyze data trends with an eye toward balancing overall health risks and protecting high-risk populations. — PolitiTweet.org

Gary R. Herbert @GovHerbert

For those with questions about the state’s health risk guidance, most of the state is currently in Low Risk, or Yellow. Importantly, under the Yellow risk status, there are no economic activities that are categorically prohibited if common-sense precautions are in place. — PolitiTweet.org

Gary R. Herbert @GovHerbert

Regarding Utah’s budget outlook, I plan to call a Special Session of the legislature next week. Because the economic downturn has decreased state revenue, the legislature needs to meet before we begin out next fiscal year in July to address potential budgetary modifications. — PolitiTweet.org

Gary R. Herbert @GovHerbert

Utah was founded as a place of refuge for those seeking escape from hatred and persecution. We can do better to live up to that ideal in our daily actions and in our policies that we create. — PolitiTweet.org

Gary R. Herbert @GovHerbert

Finally, I have directed @andersonljess to identify other ways public safety can decrease fear and anger in underrepresented communities toward law enforcement and also increase transparency and accountability throughout the state. He will report his findings to me July 1. (4/4) — PolitiTweet.org

Gary R. Herbert @GovHerbert

I also am directing our Department of Public Safety and Department of Corrections to immediately enforce that no state public safety or corrections officers use chokeholds or restraints that pressure the neck or spine. (3/4) — PolitiTweet.org

Gary R. Herbert @GovHerbert

We will additionally provide implicit bias training to state government officials. This will begin with my next cabinet meeting in July and then through each successive layer of leadership in our executive branch of government. (2/4) — PolitiTweet.org

Gary R. Herbert @GovHerbert

Effective immediately, the director of our Division of Multicultural Affairs, Nubia Peña, and the director of our Division of Indian Affairs, Dustin Jansen, will report to me. They will also be included in my weekly leadership meetings and briefings. (1/4) — PolitiTweet.org

Gary R. Herbert @GovHerbert

I will meet again with these groups early next month to continue our discussions and review actions we have taken. However, here are things we are doing right now to make a difference: — PolitiTweet.org

Gary R. Herbert @GovHerbert

Last Tuesday, I gathered with members of our Martin Luther King Jr. Commission and Multicultural Commission for an emergency joint meeting. It was sobering to be reminded that far too many within our multicultural communities continue to experience discrimination. https://t.co/0p4CLPoq2D — PolitiTweet.org

Gary R. Herbert @GovHerbert

Their return marks the end of the Utah National Guard’s support to assure the safety of peaceful protestors in DC and Salt Lake City. National Guard units called to augment civil authorities in Salt Lake and at the Utah State Capitol began demobilizing first thing Sunday morning. — PolitiTweet.org

Gary R. Herbert @GovHerbert

The unit had been postured to deploy overseas when called to DC by Defense Sec. Mark Esper, allowing the Utah National Guard to respond rapidly. https://t.co/5kMSTD8ece — PolitiTweet.org

Gary R. Herbert @GovHerbert

Soldiers from the Utah National Guard returned this evening after five days in Washington D.C. I am grateful for their professional service protecting national monuments, assisting cleanup efforts, and augmenting civil authorities in Washington, D.C. amid civil unrest. https://t.co/YrAy3YPQVr — PolitiTweet.org

Gary R. Herbert @GovHerbert

Utah offers its deepest condolences to the family of Officer Lyday and the Ogden community. I am grateful for his heroism, love, and service. Now more than ever, we need law enforcement like Nathan; capable of empathy, courage, and understanding as they do their difficult jobs. — PolitiTweet.org

Gary R. Herbert @GovHerbert

76 years ago today, thousands of brave soldiers stormed the beaches of Normandy in a heroic effort to fight tyranny and preserve freedom. I am ever-grateful for their sacrifice #DDay. https://t.co/Si18oAmkqF — PolitiTweet.org

Gary R. Herbert @GovHerbert

Due process is expected. Until all the facts are in we will not comment substantively on this ongoing investigation. We will, however, always decry disproportionate use of force. If there are findings of misconduct, we expect full accountability. — PolitiTweet.org

Gary R. Herbert @GovHerbert

We call on @slcpd and @UPDSL (as lead investigator) to be thorough, transparent, swift and just in their review of Bernardo Palacios-Carbajal’s unfortunate death. — PolitiTweet.org

Gary R. Herbert @GovHerbert

I'm thrilled the Utah Navajo Water Rights Settlement Act passed the U.S. Senate and look forward to House consideration. It creates clean drinking water projects for our Navajo friends and certainty for Utah's future water needs. My sincere thanks to @SenatorRomney and @NNPrezNez — PolitiTweet.org

Gary R. Herbert @GovHerbert

I was grateful to meet WWII Veteran Sidney Walton yesterday. His selfless service and message of hope as he travels across the country are a reminder to us all to be unwavering in our kindness. https://t.co/g6Yg46yOec — PolitiTweet.org

Gary R. Herbert @GovHerbert

I have issued an executive order temporarily closing the State Capitol Complex to the public. https://t.co/Nle8ZNZqvw — PolitiTweet.org

Gary R. Herbert @GovHerbert

.@BenWinslow was on the hill late last night covering protests — and he was back again this afternoon. He's a great example of dedicated journalism in Salt Lake (and a great example of mask wearing!). https://t.co/InczUcrlfj — PolitiTweet.org

Gary R. Herbert @GovHerbert

Overwhelmed and grateful to meet with people who helped care for and clean the people’s house after last night’s protests. People are stepping up right and left - cleaning in the hot sun, offering cool water, and dropping off pizza. https://t.co/5eSz45MQl3 — PolitiTweet.org

Gary R. Herbert @GovHerbert

Unless you are defined as an essential person, please steer clear of the downtown area through the remainder of the weekend. — PolitiTweet.org

Gary R. Herbert @GovHerbert

Due to the historic and delicate nature of the building, and the ongoing curfew (expires on Monday at 6:00am), we are going to rely on professionals from the State of Utah to clean and restore the exterior walls and surfaces. — PolitiTweet.org

Gary R. Herbert @GovHerbert

We were deeply saddened to see the defacement of our beautiful Capitol building by this weekend’s protesters. We are heartened by the many individuals wanting to help clean its stone walls and grounds. — PolitiTweet.org

Gary R. Herbert @GovHerbert

We condemn violence and looting. I have activated the National Guard to help control the escalating situation in downtown Salt Lake City. I once again call on all who are protesting to do so peacefully. — PolitiTweet.org

Gary R. Herbert @GovHerbert

We call upon the good people of Utah to engage civilly and to act peaceably as they seek to exercise their First Amendment rights. — PolitiTweet.org

Gary R. Herbert @GovHerbert

We are grateful for the swift actions taken by the state of Minnesota to hold those responsible for his death accountable. We can not, however, condone violence, defacement of public buildings, and destruction of property. — PolitiTweet.org