Governor Joe Lombardo Assumes Role of Vice Chair of Western Governors’ Association

CARSON CITY, Nev. — Governor Joe Lombardo has assumed the role of Vice Chair of the Western Governors’ Association (WGA), where he will serve alongside the new Chair, Hawaiʻi Governor Josh Green. Governor Green will lead the bipartisan organization through July 2027 and will spearhead a yearlong initiative, Health Beyond Healthcare, focused on improving health outcomes across the West.

"It is an honor to serve as Vice Chair of the Western Governors' Association and continue working alongside my fellow governors to advance practical, bipartisan solutions for the people of the Western United States," said Governor Joe Lombardo. "The strength of the WGA has always been its commitment to collaboration and results-driven leadership. Governor Green is a dedicated physician and public servant, and I look forward to supporting his leadership as we advance the Health Beyond Healthcare initiative and enhance the quality of life for the people we serve."

Governor Lombardo assumed the Vice Chair Wednesday during the WGA Annual Meeting, succeeding Governor Green following his election as Chair.

“I look forward to partnering with Governor Lombardo over the coming year as we continue WGA’s strong tradition of bipartisan collaboration to address the challenges and opportunities facing the American West,” said Hawaiʻi Governor Josh Green. “Mahalo to Governor Spencer Cox for his outstanding leadership over the past year, and I know Governor Lombardo’s experience and commitment to public service will be a tremendous asset to the association.”

“We are thrilled to welcome Governor Lombardo as Vice Chair of the Western Governors’ Association,” WGA Executive Director Jack Waldorf said. “His commitment to the West and strong relationships with fellow Western Governors reflect the collaborative spirit of the region.  Governor Lombardo is the kind of pragmatic leader who has helped make WGA a trusted forum for solving problems and advancing lasting bipartisan policy.  We look forward to seeing how he and WGA’s new Chair, Hawaiʻi Governor Josh Green, will guide the association into its next chapter.”

During the annual meeting, Governor Lombardo joined Governor Green and fellow western governors for bipartisan discussions on the region's most pressing issues, including healthcare, housing, water, energy, and economic development. The governors also announced a bipartisan agreement to strengthen the Western electric grid and accelerate the development of critical energy infrastructure by improving interstate coordination and streamlining regional planning – an effort aimed at enhancing energy reliability, affordability, and resilience across the West.

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