Gov. Stitt withdraws Cabinet nomination for Zumwalt
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.
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.