NEWS RELEASE: Gov. Cox names Rep. Tyler Clancy state homeless coordinator
SALT LAKE CITY — Gov. Spencer J. Cox has appointed Representative Tyler Clancy to serve as Utah’s state homeless coordinator, succeeding Wayne Niederhauser, who will retire on Dec. 5, 2025. Clancy will lead statewide coordination of Utah’s homelessness response and work closely with the Utah Office of Homeless Services and local partners across the continuum of care. His appointment is effective March 9, 2026, after he concludes his legislative service following the 2026 general session.
“Rep. Clancy knows the work on the ground and at the policy table, and that mix will sharpen coordination and results,” said Gov. Cox. “Building on the foundation Wayne Niederhauser laid, we will strengthen Utah’s response and help more Utahns find stability.”
Clancy represents House District 60, which includes Brigham Young University and parts of downtown and east Provo, and will continue serving in this capacity through the 2026 general session. Since his election at age 25, he has worked on homelessness, public safety, re-entry and drug policy, earning recognition from national and local organizations for results-driven leadership. In 2025, he was appointed chair of the House Ethics Committee.
Outside the Legislature, Clancy serves as a detective with the Provo Police Department, assigned to the Special Victims Unit and the Internet Crimes Against Children Task Force. He has received the department’s Medal of Distinction and the Baker Award for Excellence. Prior to elected office, Clancy was executive director of the Pioneer Park Coalition, where he helped launch Project Safe Neighborhoods Salt Lake City with the U.S. Attorney’s Office and collaborated with the U.S. Interagency Council on Homelessness and local providers to improve coordination.
“I am grateful for the opportunity to serve,” said Clancy. “Utah does best when we work together with clear goals and real accountability. My focus is on coordination that helps people move forward with dignity.”
Clancy is a graduate of Brigham Young University with a degree in family studies. He and his wife, Leah, live in Provo.
See here for a headshot of Rep. Clancy.
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