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In the fall of 1967, Ken Olson was considering the approach he would take in directing Utah's state planning program. The Governor had just appointed him State Planning Coordinator, to assume responsibility for the four year old program. Ken had earlier won the respect of the Governor and the previous planning coordinator because of his effectiveness as a state legislator, his reputation as an administrator in one of the state's largest school districts, and, most recently, his work as a member of the planning coordinator's staff. As a member of the Governor's personal staff, his opportunities as planning coordinator were especially dependent upon the Governor's future political fortune and administrative effectiveness. On both counts the prospects were favorable. While the Governor's first term would end in just 16 months, two terms were common in Utah and the Governor's exceptional popularity made a second four year term probable. The Governor also had proven to be one of the strongest and most effective administrators in the state's history. The planning program itself also enjoyed respect, adding to the opportunities of the position. |
