MEDIA RELEASE For Immediate Release August 15, 2011 Contact: Weston Clark Campaign Manager Becker for Mayor 801-450-1122 (cell) weston@ralphbecker.com *Becker for Mayor Campaign Appoints New Campaign Manager* * * (Salt Lake City, UT) – Mayor Ralph Becker appointed Weston Clark to serve as his manager for his re-election campaign today. Weston comes to the campaign with a wealth of political and campaign experience, including most recently serving as the Salt Lake County Democratic Party Chairman. Clark is replacing Matt Lyon who was recently hired as the Executive Director of the Utah State Democratic Party. Lyon will continue serving as a senior advisor to the campaign on a volunteer basis. “We are extremely fortunate to bring Weston Clark aboard the re-election campaign,” stated Mayor Ralph Becker. “Matt laid a strong foundation, and I’m confident Weston brings the background, skills, and network to execute the final phase of the campaign.” Clark served on the board of the Salt Lake County Democrats since 2005, including as the Party’s Chairman from 2008 – 2011. As Chairman, Weston successfully raised the revenue and hired the County Party’s first Executive Director since the 1980’s. In 2008, Clark’s leadership of the SLCO Dems Get-Out-The-Vote program played a key role in re-electing Mayor Peter Corroon and helping Obama for America carry Salt Lake County. Weston also oversaw the planning, development, and execution of the Party’s first coordinated field campaign in 2010. Prior to engaging in politics, Weston was a social studies teacher and debate coach at Viewmont High School and served on the Executive Committee of the Davis County Education Association. Weston lives in Salt Lake City with his partner, Brandon Mark, and son Xander. ###