Utah County Government Study

Authors

Amanda K. Tammen, Brigham Young University
Dr. Richard H. Jackson, Brigham Young University

Keywords

Utah County, government, elected officials, county government

College

Family, Home, and Social Sciences

Department

Geography

Abstract

Glamorous Presidential, Senatorial, and Congressional campaigns garner airtime, contributions, and groupies. Any observant constituent would believe that the aforementioned elected officials influence their lives the most. However, local elected and appointed officials have a greater impact on residents’ lives. By far, the least understood responsibilities are those at the County level. In 1832 Alexis de Tocqueville stated, “The County becomes the great administrative center and the intermediary between the government and the plain citizen.” Today many can name their city’s mayor. But most cannot name even one of their elected county commissioners.

Recommended Citation

Tammen, Amanda K. and Jackson, Dr. Richard H. (2013) "Utah County Government Study," Journal of Undergraduate Research: Vol. 2013: Iss. 1, Article 249.
Available at: https://scholarsarchive.byu.edu/jur/vol2013/iss1/249