
Salt Lake City, UT— Governor Spencer Cox appoints former Utah State Representative Stephen Handy as chair of the Utah Alcoholic Beverage Services (ABS) Commission. Handy, who began serving on the board last year, will hold his first ABS Commission meeting as chair this month.
“Commissioner Handy demonstrates his ongoing commitment to public service through his work on the Alcoholic Beverage Services Commission. With Steve as chair, the commission will continue supporting Utah’s hospitality businesses that are important to the state and local economies while overseeing alcohol policies for the health and safety of all Utahns,” said Governor Spencer Cox.
Stephen Handy began serving on the Alcoholic Beverage Services Commission last year, in August 2023 and has acted in the role of commission vice-chair since February 2024.
“In my time serving on the Alcoholic Beverage Services Commission, I’ve seen the care and commitment that my fellow commissioners have to this work. We support Utah’s economy by helping businesses and events to open and continue operating as required under the law. We also promote health and safety by working with alcohol safety and prevention efforts. I’m excited to continue my work with the commission and look forward to serving as chair,” said Handy.
Steve Handy has been in Utah public service for many years. He served two terms on the Layton City Council and 12 years (2010-2022) in the Utah House of Representatives. Handy also served on many community boards, including current positions as a trustee of Intermountain Health’s McKay-Dee and Layton Intermountain hospitals, a trustee of the Ogden Pioneer Days Foundation and a board member of the Friends of Antelope Island.
Handy owns a public relations and marketing communications consulting business. He lives in Layton with his wife Holly with whom he has six children and 17 grandchildren.
Handy replaces Commissioner Tara Thue as chair who just completed her one-year term and will continue serving as a member of the commission. See Commissioner Steve Handy’s full biography.
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