Oklahoma Governor Kevin Stitt withdraws Shelley Zumwalt's nomination as Cabinet Secretary for Tourism, Wildlife, and Heritage due to audit findings on OTRD contracts and payments.

Oklahoma Governor Kevin Stitt has withdrawn Shelley Zumwalt's nomination for consideration as his Cabinet Secretary for Tourism, Wildlife and Heritage. The decision follows an audit that revealed issues with contracts and payments transacted by the Oklahoma Tourism & Recreation Department (OTRD) under Zumwalt's supervision. Stitt commended Zumwalt for her service but stated that the withdrawal was to eliminate any distractions from her work.

April 30, 2024
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