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The Advocacy Office extends our sincerest gratitude to former director, Kim Christy, for his years of dedicated service and exemplary leadership. Kim officially retired on April 1, 2026, leaving behind a legacy of strong advocacy for the trust beneficiaries. After public notice, resume reviews, and a series of interviews, Liz Mumford has been appointed by State Treasurer, Marlo Oaks and

SALT LAKE CITY – April 27, 2026 – Utah Treasurer Marlo M. Oaks and the Land Trusts Protection and Advocacy Committee today announced the appointment of Liz Mumford as director of the Land Trusts Protection and Advocacy Office. “Liz has demonstrated strong leadership and a clear understanding of the Trust System and the responsibility it carries,” Treasurer Oaks said. “She brings

Salt Lake City, UTAH–January 5, 2026–The School and Institutional Trust Funds Office (SITFO) announced that the Trust Lands Permanent Funds will distribute a record-breaking $134 million to public schools for the 2026-27 school year, marking a 20% increase from last year’s distribution of $111 million. The increase reflects strong financial performance from trust land management and the Permanent School Fund

Fiscal Year 2025 marked a significant milestone for Utah’s School and Institutional Trusts, with combined permanent trust fund balances surpassing $4 billion in support of the state’s beneficiaries. The Trusts have grown over time through disciplined land and investment management, sound governance, and active advocacy on behalf of beneficiaries. This report fulfills the requirements of §53D-2-203(5) and supports awareness and

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