Carlene M. Walker
Carlene M. Walker | |
|---|---|
| Member of the Utah Senate from the 8th district | |
| In office 2001–2009 | |
| Preceded by | Scott Howell |
| Succeeded by | Karen Morgan |
| Personal details | |
| Born | September 2, 1947 San Francisco, California, U.S. |
| Party | Republican |
| Spouse | Gordon |
| Residence(s) | Salt Lake City, Utah |
| Occupation | Businesswoman |
| Website | Legislative Website[dead link] |
Carlene M. Walker is an American politician and businesswoman from Utah. A Republican, she was a member of the Utah State Senate, representing the state's 8th senate district in Salt Lake County, from 2001 to 2009.[1] Later she was chairwoman of the state DUI committee.[2] Walker received her bachelor's degree from Brigham Young University in 1969.
Walker received her bachelor's degree from Brigham Young University in 1969.
Her daughter and son-in-law, Kelly and James Jensen, were arrested in April 2025 for allegedly smuggling more than $300 million worth of oil from Mexico to the US with the help of drug cartels.[3]
References
- ^ Josh Loftin (November 1, 2004). "Demos are targeting Senate District 8". Deseret News. Archived from the original on August 9, 2018. Retrieved August 9, 2018.
- ^ "Utah legislators looking at unintended consequences of .05% DUI law," Deseret News, May 17, 2017
- ^ Oliveira, Alex. Oil tycoon busted at lavish Utah mega-mansion, accused of working with Mexican cartels in $300M scheme, New York Post, May 12, 2025.