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Mike Trailor

On Thursday, Gov. Doug Ducey announced that the head of the Arizona Department of Economic Security has submitted his resignation.

Director Mike Trailor’s last day will be Oct. 18.

In a statement, the Governor’s Office said Trailor will move into a new role within the Office of Youth, Faith and Family where he will further the state’s efforts to combat homelessness.

In the meantime, the director of the Arizona Department of Health Services, Dr. Cara Christ will serve as interim director of DES. In a statement Christ said she would assist the Governor’s Office in hiring a permanent director.