Farmington Mayor Brett Anderson

1. Keep social media deleted off of my cell phone.

2. “Touch grass” with my family at least once a week.

3. Kind of avoid Diet Coke, and consider developing a plan to conceptually give up Dr. Pepper Cream Soda Zero Sugar.

4. Respond to emails more promptly.

5. Call a family member/relative at least once a week.

Commissioner John Crofts

My goals for the new year center on strengthening transparency, improving communication, and increasing public engagement. At a recent Town Hall, Bryan Scott, publisher of the City Journals, shared that for about the price of a gallon of milk per household, Davis County could bring back a weekly county-wide newspaper. I believe that when the public is informed, elected officials make better decisions.

This year, I want to expand civic involvement, open our meetings with a thought or prayer, improve outreach, and work toward restoring a county-wide paper so residents always know what’s happening in their government. Every time the public gets involved, we make better decisions.

Bountiful Mayor Kate Bradshaw

My personal resolution is to choose adventure over comfort by spending more time in the backcountry hiking, biking, skiing, and camping in the new year. Time spent in nature with my family and doing physical activities helps recharge my soul for the other work I do. My resolution within my city service is to continue sending my monthly newsletters to residents and get the newsletter out earlier each month!  

Commissioner Bob Stevenson

I look forward to my last year serving as a Davis County Commissioner. It has been a wonderful opportunity to serve the residents of Davis County. During my last year I hope to secure funding for a joint State Courts/Davis County Attorneys building. Start the process for an expansion of the Davis Conference Center to open up the venue to larger shows with an entertainment element to better serve our county. 2026 will be an exciting year for all of us.

Davis County Sheriff’s Office Chief Deputy Andy Oblad

We have some exciting things happening at the Sheriff's Office. The Emergency Operations Center (EOC) is getting the finishing touches and should be open in the next few months. Our County School Security Chief, Jeff Kendrick, has been working hard to get the school guardian program up and running this past year. In Corrections, we have a new partner in the Utah State Hospital. With some existing bed space in our Jail, we started a competency restoration unit (CRU). The CRU can hold up to 16 inmates and just opened up in October. 

Moving forward into next year, we are looking at ways to improve our communication, professionalism and accountability. We will continue to support the Citizen's Academy, Jr. Deputy Camp and our High School Intern Program. 

I have a personal goal to meet more neighbors and residents all over the County to learn how we can better serve the community. I also have some fitness goals in mind including exercising at least four times a week including running and several hikes. I have found that exercising really helps me clear my head and prepares me for all aspects of the challenging profession of public safety.   

One of my favorite things about serving in law enforcement is the amazing support we receive day in and day out from our local Davis County residents. Thank you for your support!   

Commission Chair Lorene Kamalu

Davis County is no doubt one of the best places to work and to live in the World. Here are some of my thoughts and goals:

• Work with County leaders, Utah Association of Counties and the League of Cities and Towns to improve property tax legislation. The tax shift from commercial to residential is very concerning! Another concern is the way the State does not hold itself to the same truth in taxation rules as local governments. And concern about all of the State unfunded mandates for local governments to have to pay for over the years.

• Two buildings that had thorough feasibility studies will begin to come up from the ground this year: Animal Care and the Library in Bountiful!

• Heard a wonderful suggestion that a campaign should do good in and of itself. That’s my goal!

• Continue work with all 15 wonderful cities, their leaders and their residents. We are lucky that the entire County has a small feel to it. Local government is where it’s at.

• Somehow get more weightlifting in! And more yoga. And more cycling.

To all:  Reach out any time. Thanks for the good you do taking care of one another.

Love, Lorene Miner Kamalu

Centerville Mayor Clark Wilkinson

For 2026 for the city I would love to continue to work with the residents in completing our updated general plan in getting something that really fits our city. I also look forward to our new reservoir for culinary water being completed up on the foothill. On a personal and business nature I want my CPA firm clients to know that we care about them through personal contact. I played with my son in a tennis tournament and also played with a basketball team in the Huntsman games. I would love a bit more of that!

Kaysville Mayor Tamara Tran

This year I want to engage our community even more. Kaysville has important choices ahead and I want every resident to feel included.

I’m also focusing on increasing social media communication in order to better reach residents where they’re at. What I’ve learned from the most recent election is that people want more information from a variety of platforms.

I hope to engage all ages and especially ignite our young adults as they realize and understand the vital role they have in making decisions that impact their future and their families. I hope to help them realize they are our leaders of tomorrow.

I also want to make more time to read. It gives me a chance to pause and clear my mind in the middle of a busy life.

Rep. Ray Ward

1. I resolve to support policy changes that would make it easier and cheaper to build smaller, less expensive single family homes.

2. I resolve to push for policy changes that will improve how we collect child support.

3. I resolve to go on one vacation that is far away from my cell phone and email.

4. I resolve to agree to play tag with my 4-year-old granddaughter when she asks.

Davis Board of Education President Brigit Gerrard

A top priority for 2026 is to prepare the students of Davis School

District for a successful and happy future! That requires being

deliberate in helping students understand that face-to-face, social

interactions are so important. Technology can never take the place of

those relationships or classroom instruction by one of our excellent

teachers! Technological advances, cell phones and Artificial

Intelligence are all part of our future and we need to teach our

students to use those responsibly along with outstanding curriculum

provided by our district.

I want to meet with and gather feedback from community members,

parents and students to create a new Strategic Plan for Davis School

District. This input and collaboration is crucial to elevate our district

and make it the best it can be for Davis County students and families!

We need to listen to our students to serve them better!

I would like to expand educational offerings and leadership

opportunities for Davis School District students, such as the classes

offered at our Catalyst Center. This will include even more

partnerships with businesses looking for highly skilled young people.

Another goal that I have every year is to ensure that all students in

Davis School District feels welcome, needed and loved in our schools.

Every child and every adult should always be treated with dignity,

respect and kindness!