Ann Millner

American politician and university administrator

Ann Millner

Ann Millner in 2023

Member of the Utah Senate

Incumbent

Assumed office
January 1, 2015
Preceded by| Stuart Reid
Constituency| 18th district (2015–2023)
5th district (2023–present)
11th President of Weber State University
In office
2002–2012
Preceded by| Paul H. Thompson
Succeeded by| Charles A. Wight
Personal details
Nationality| American
Residence| Ogden, Utah
Alma mater|

* University of Tennessee
* Southwest Texas State University
* Brigham Young University

Flora Ann Millner is an American politician, and former university administrator. A Republican, Millner is a member of the Utah State Senate representing 5th District since 2023. She previously represented the 18th District starting in 2015. She was previously the 11th president of Weber State University from 2002 to 2012, having been appointed to that role after 20 years of serving the university as an educator and administrator.

## Biography

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Millner received a B.S. in Education from the University of Tennessee, an M.S. in Allied Health Education and Management from Southwest Texas State University, and an Ed.D. in Educational Administration from Brigham Young University (BYU) in 1986.[1][2]

Millner then worked in a variety of positions at educational institutions. She was Education Coordinator of the Medical Technology Program at Vanderbilt University, Instructional Developer in Medical Technology at Thomas Jefferson University, a lecturer at the School of Health Professions, Southwest Texas State University, and associate director of Continuing Education at the Edmonda Campus of Gwynedd Mercy College. She began employment at Weber State College in 1982, and held such positions as Director of Outreach Education in the School of Allied Health Sciences, Assistant Vice President for Community Partnerships, Associate Dean of Continuing Education, and in 1993 she became vice president for University Relations.[1]

Millner has been involved in various community and academic organizations. She is the current chair of the Utah Campus Compact and a board member for Intermountain Health Care, the Ogden/Weber Chamber of Commerce, the Weber Economic Development Corporation, and Coalition for Utah's Future. She has been a member of the NCAA I-AA/I-AAA Presidential Advisory Group, the Council of State Representatives for the American Association of State Colleges and Universities, and the Ogden Rotary Club.[3] A Baptist, she is the only Republican in the Utah legislature who is not a member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints.[4]

## Political career

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In 2014, Millner ran for the State Senate seat in Utah's 18th district. She defeated Democrat Mat Wenzel, and has been serving as a Senator since 2015.[5] In the Senate, Millner sits on the following committees:[6]

* Business, Economic Development, and Labor Appropriations Subcommittee
* Higher Education Appropriations Subcommittee
* Senate Education Committee
* Senate Economic Development and Workforce Services committee

### Election results

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2014 Utah State Senate election District 18  Party  | Candidate  | Votes  | %

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| Republican | Ann Millner  | 11,603  | 73.6
| Democratic | Mat Wenzel  | 4,155  | 26.4

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## Legislation

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### 2016 sponsored bills

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Bill Title and Number  | Bill Status

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S.B. 41 Appointment of County Assessors | Governor Signed 3/25/2016
S.B. 51 Teacher Leader Role | Governor Signed 3/28/2016
S.B. 67 Partnerships for Student Success | Governor Signed 3/28/2016
S.B. 78 State Board of Education Candidate Selection | Governor Signed 3/17/2016
S.B. 101 High Quality School Readiness Program Expansion | Governor Signed 3/28/2016
S.B. 103 Strategic Workforce Investments | Governor Signed 3/28/2016
S.B. 109 School and Institutional Trust Lands Amendments | Governor Signed 3/22/2016
S.B. 149 School Grading Modifications | Governor Signed 3/28/2016
S.B. 166 Utah Science, Technology, and Research Modifications | Governor Signed 3/23/2016
S.B. 191 School Turnaround and Leadership Development Act Amendments | Governor Signed 3/23/2016
S.J.R. 12 Proposal to Amend Utah Constitution -- Changes to School Funds | Senate/To Lieutenant Governor 3/16/2016

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### Notable legislation

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During Utah's 2016 legislative session, the Senate passed Senate Bill 149, sponsored by Millner, which will allow Utah's grading system to adjust automatically as student proficiency improves.[8]

## References

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1. ^ a b "Ann Millner Named President of WSU". News & Archive. Weber State University. 2002. Retrieved 2009-07-09.
2. ^ "Critical Components of Successful Continuing Education Development Operations". Google books. Retrieved 2009-07-09.
3. ^ "Biography". President F. Ann Millner. Weber State University. Archived from the original on 2009-05-03. Retrieved 2009-07-09.
4. ^ "With Utah Legislature's Mormon supermajority, is it representative of the people?". The Salt Lake Tribune. Retrieved 2018-03-12.
5. ^ a b "Utah State Senate District 18 - Ballotpedia". ballotpedia.org. Retrieved 2016-03-31.
6. ^ "District 18 Senator - Utah State Senate". senate.utah.gov. Retrieved 2016-03-31.
7. ^ "2016 -- Legislation(Senate)". le.utah.gov. Retrieved 2016-03-31.
8. ^ Romney, Ginny. "Utah PolitiLinks: Review of midnight end to 2016 legislative session". DeseretNews.com. Archived from the original on April 11, 2016. Retrieved 2016-03-31.

Academic offices

Preceded by

Paul H. Thompson

|  President of Weber State University
2002 – 2012  | Succeeded by

Charles A. Wight

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Members of the Utah State Senate

66th State Legislature (2025–2026)

President of the Senate
J. Stuart Adams (R)
Majority Leader
Kirk Cullimore Jr. (R)
Minority Leader
Luz Escamilla (D)

1. ▌Scott Sandall (R)
2. ▌Chris H. Wilson (R)
3. ▌John Johnson (R)
4. ▌Cal Musselman (R)
5. ▌Ann Millner (R)
6. ▌Jerry Stevenson (R)
7. ▌J. Stuart Adams (R)
8. ▌Todd Weiler (R)
9. ▌Jen Plumb (D)
10. ▌Luz Escamilla (D)
11. ▌Daniel Thatcher (FWD)
12. ▌Karen Kwan (D)
13. ▌Nate Blouin (D)
14. ▌Stephanie Pitcher (D)
15. ▌Kathleen Riebe (D)
16. ▌Wayne Harper (R)
17. ▌Lincoln Fillmore (R)
18. ▌Daniel McCay (R)
19. ▌Kirk Cullimore Jr. (R)
20. ▌Ronald Winterton (R)
21. ▌Brady Brammer (R)
22. ▌Heidi Balderree (R)
23. ▌Keith Grover (R)
24. ▌Keven Stratton (R)
25. ▌Mike McKell (R)
26. ▌David Hinkins (R)
27. ▌Derrin Owens (R)
28. ▌Evan Vickers (R)
29. ▌Don Ipson (R)

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