Elected county officials are responsible for representing the public's interests, managing local governance tasks, and ensuring the provision of essential services to the community.
Commissioners
Utah County is governed by a three-member Board of County Commissioners serving staggered 4-year terms. They oversee county functions, engage with the community, and serve on various committees.
Commission Chair
Brandon GordonBrandon oversees the Public Works, Community Development, and Treasurer's departments, focusing on efficient public service and strategic development within Utah County.
Commissioner
Amelia Powers GardnerAmelia oversees the Clerk, Auditor, and Information Systems departments, among others, and is responsible for introducing innovative government practices and performance-based budgeting in Utah County.
County Officials
There are also 9 other elected officials. They are elected for 4 year terms, each oversees their respective department.
Auditor
Rodney W. MannThe County Auditor oversees the Auditor's Office, which manages all financial claims against the County, pays the bills, and ensures that accurate and complete financial records are maintained by examining the bonds kept by other county officials.
Assessor
Burt GarfieldThe County Assessor oversees the Assessor's Office, responsible for determining the value of properties for taxation purposes.
Attorney
Jeffrey S. GrayThe County Attorney, as the County Legal Officer, oversees the Attorney's Office, representing the County in all court cases and performing legal duties.
Clerk
Aaron R. DavidsonThe County Clerk oversees the Clerk's Office, which is in charge of the records of the County. He or she processes marriage licenses and passports and also conducts all elections in Utah County pertaining to county, state or national offices.
Recorder
Andrea AllenThe County Recorder oversees the Recorder's Office, keeping the official records of the County, recording mortgages, deeds, and other documents involving property, and maintaining up-to-date maps showing current ownership of every section of land.
Sheriff
Mike SmithThe County Sheriff oversees the Sheriff's Office, ensuring the preservation of peace, making arrests, preparing legal papers for Sheriff's sales, and overseeing the County Jail.
Surveyor
Anthony CantoThe County Surveyor oversees the Surveyor's Office, identifying and protecting section corner monuments defining record title interests, protecting property rights, acting as a depository for all records of survey, and performing survey work for Utah County.
Treasurer
Kim JacksonThe County Treasurer oversees the Treasurer's office, which collects taxes and other monies due to the county. The Treasurer is also in charge of taxing all property and turns over property with delinquent taxes of more than five years to be sold.
Justice Court Judge
Stevan RidgeJustice Ridge oversees the Justice Court, representing the County in all court cases and performing legal duties for the County.