Mike Leavitt
Former governor of Utah (1993–2003)
Government service
Former governor of Utah (1993–2003)
Historical profile of completed public service; no current elected office or candidacy is assigned.
Background
Mike Leavitt served as Utah governor from 1993 to 2003. Before entering the governor's office, the Cedar City native studied business and economics at Southern Utah University, led the Leavitt Group insurance business and served on the Utah State Board of Regents. His administration's 1995 Growth Summit addressed transportation, open space and quality of life as Utah expanded. The state also hosted the 2002 Winter Olympics during his tenure. Leavitt resigned in November 2003 to lead the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency and later served as U.S. secretary of health and human services.
In the news
- Deep Dive · Feature
How Salt Lake paid for the 2002 Olympics
Utah’s early tax funding, Olympic sponsorships and government services helped stage the Games. The organizers’ surplus financed a lasting sports legacy, but it was only one part of the public bill.