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Salt Lake City Mayor Jackie Biskupski announced Friday afternoon the appointment of Nate Salazar as community liaison for the mayor's office.
She also reappointed City Attorney Margaret Plane, Justice Court Director Curtis Preece, and Finance Director Gina Chamness.
In November, Salazar lost his bid for the City Council District 4 seat to Derek Kitchen. Since 2013, he has served as chairman of the Salt Lake County Democratic Hispanic Caucus. Salazar also sits on the board of trustees of the Utah AIDS Foundation, and is the president and co-founder of the Frank Cordova Foundation.
In 2014, he was appointed by Mayor Ralph Becker to the Salt Lake City Public Library board of directors, and is currently vice chairman of the board.
Salazar holds a master's degree in social work with an emphasis in community-based practice.
In a news release, Biskupski said she is pleased that Salazar has accepted the position.
"For his entire career, Nate has been actively involved in Salt Lake City," she said, "and his dedication to the people of this city, especially underrepresented communities, is unmistakable."
Plane has worked in the city attorney's office since 2007 and was appointed city attorney in 2013.
Preece was appointed Justice Court director in 2011.
Chamness has served Salt Lake City in various roles since 2006. In 2014 she was appointed finance director.