Utah’s state auditor, Tina Cannon, is speaking out against Senate President Stuart Adams, accusing him of “bullying” her out of her Capitol office space. Cannon, the first woman to hold the office, claims Adams yelled at her and threatened to relocate her while holding her budget request for staff salaries hostage. Despite Adams denying any connection between office space and funding, a bill was passed in the House to move Cannon to a new location southeast of the Capitol where most of her staff works.
Cannon has expressed her opposition to the move and stated that it was done without her cooperation. She believes that Adams’ actions are an attempt to push her out of the Capitol and make her feel like a “second-class citizen.” If the bill passes the Senate and is signed by the governor, the effective date will be retroactive to 2025, leaving Cannon feeling like she is “basically squatting” in her current space.
This ongoing situation underscores the power dynamics in Utah politics and the challenges faced by women in elected positions. As the story continues to develop, updates will be provided.
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