14-04-2025
Another Ohio official named to federal post
(WKBN) — Another Ohio official has been named to a federal post by the Trump Administration.
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Anne Vogel was named Monday as EPA Region 5 administrator for the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency.
Vogel has served since 2022 at the state level in Ohio as director of the Ohio EPA. Valley residents heard a lot from her throughout the cleanup following the East Palestine train derailment.
Vogel will now serve in her federal post under U.S. EPA Administrator Lee Zeldin. Zeldin mentioned Vogel's accomplishments during the derailment as proof of her leadership abilities.
'I am glad to welcome Anne to our EPA team,' Zeldin said. 'Through her leadership running the Ohio EPA and following the East Palestine incident, Region 5 and the Great Lakes National Program have the right leader at the right time. I am confident that her deep knowledge and vast experience will be vital to implementing President Trump's agenda across Region 5.'
Vogel said her past work with the Region 5 team is something she plans to draw from in her new leadership role.
'I've been fortunate to have already worked with the Region 5 team in Ohio, and I look forward to working alongside them to implement the Administration's environmental priorities and ensure clean air, water and land for all, while fostering economic growth and environmental stewardship throughout the Great Lakes region.,' she said.
Ohio Governor Mike DeWine also announced Monday that he is nominating John Logue to be the next director of the Ohio EPA. If confirmed, he will replace Vogel.
'John Logue is a strong leader with a proven track record of serving Ohioans and leading important agencies,' DeWine said. 'I know John will continue the progress Ohio EPA has made during my administration protecting our air, land, and water.'
Earlier this month, the Trump Administration named Elliot Gaiser to serve in the Office of Legal Counsel. Gaiser served as the Solicitor General of Ohio and was appointed by Governor Mike DeWine.
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