Arizona’s GOP Treasurer Won’t Appoint New Agency Heads as She Steps in as Acting Governor

Arizona State Treasurer Kimberly Yee has vowed not to appoint 13 nominees as state agency directors as she steps in for Katie Hobbs.

Arizona State Treasurer Kimberly Yee speaks during the Rally To Protect Our Elections conference in Phoenix, Ariz., on July 24, 2021. Brandon Bell/Getty Images

Arizona State Treasurer Kimberly Yee has vowed not to appoint 13 nominees as state agency directors while temporarily serving as acting governor of the state.

In a statement, Ms. Yee—who is fourth in line in the Arizona governor succession—said she will be serving as acting governor from the evening of Sept. 27 until mid-morning on Sept. 28, while Gov. Katie Hobbs is out of state.