Nixon named to Council of Governors

Gov. Jay Nixon is getting recognition as a member of the bipartisan Council of Governors.

President Obama selected 10 state governors to serve on the council, which will advise and work with national defense and homeland security officials on National Guard and civil support issues.

"Close cooperation and communication between the federal government and the states are vital if we are to make the most effective use of state resources on matters of national defense and homeland security,” Gov. Nixon said in a news release. “My focus on this Council will be to ensure that we continue to use our Citizen-Soldiers and Airmen to the best effect possible on these fronts.”

The Council of Governors will be co-chaired by Gov. James H. Douglas, of Vermont, and Gov. Chris Gregoire, of Washington. Other members of the council are: Gov. Janice K. Brewer, of Arizona; Gov. Luis G. Fortuño, of Puerto Rico; Gov. Brad Henry, of Oklahoma; Gov. Robert F. McDonnell, of Virginia; Gov. Martin O’Malley, of Maryland; Gov. Beverly Eaves Perdue, of North Carolina; and Gov. M. Michael Rounds, of South Dakota.[[In-content Ad]]