Gov. Stitt withdraws Cabinet nomination for Zumwalt
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OKLAHOMA CITY (KFOR) — On Friday, Gov. Kevin Stitt withdrew Shelley Zumwalt from consideration for his Cabinet Secretary of Tourism, Wildlife and Heritage, according to a letter addressed to Senate Pro Tem Greg Treat.
“I would like to respectfully withdraw the nomination and appointment order filed Jan. 16, 2024 for Shelley Zumwalt as a member nominated to the Governor’s Cabinet, serving as Secretary of Tourism, Wildlife and Heritage,” Stitt says in the letter.
Zumwalt: “I will not be resigning” after scathing audit released
The governor’s decision to withdraw Zumwalt’s nomination comes after Attorney General Gentner Drummond called for her resignation following the release of a state audit
“I commend Gov. Stitt for withdrawing the nomination of Ms. Zumwalt, who should not be allowed to serve in any leadership position that oversees the expenditure of our tax dollars,” Drummond said in an ‘X’ post on Monday night.
Shelley Zumwalt released a statement regarding the withdrawal.
As a public servant, I will always choose to put the work of the state above all else. It’s been a distinct honor to serve the people of OK as the Secretary of Tourism, Wildlife and Heritage, if only for a brief time. Today I am withdrawing my Cabinet nomination from consideration with the Senate. The sole reason for this decision is to eliminate any distractions from my service to Oklahomans. While difficult, this decision will allow me to concentrate on my position as Executive Director of OTRD and to continue my service to our state as I have done for the past 12 years. I am thankful to Governor Stitt for his continued confidence in me as the Executive Director of OTRD.
Shelley Zumwalt
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