Wasatch County Clerk-Auditor Joey Granger is proud of what she has accomplished over the past five years. It’s why she is running for another term as clerk-auditor — to continue making changes in her office that benefit the community.
Granger, a Republican, is facing Park City Recorder Michelle Kellogg for the Wasatch County clerk-auditor position. The two Republicans will be on the primary election ballot on June 23.
The Clerk-Auditor’s Office maintains all countywide elections, prepares agendas, takes minutes during Wasatch County Council meetings and keeps all approved county ordinances and resolutions on file. The office is also responsible for the county’s financial functions, conducting reviews and internal audits and issuing financial statements and reports.
As the current clerk-auditor, Granger is in the unique position of campaigning for her own seat while conducting countywide elections.
“I feel like it may be a little different for me than other candidates because I am focused on the election,” Granger said. “I am in the job, and that is my priority right now.”
But Granger said she is hopeful that she will be able to serve in the clerk-auditor role again.
“I’ve put a lot of work, a lot of effort, into making some positive changes in my office,” Granger said. “I’m still just focused on that and continuing what I’m doing.”
Over the past five years, Granger said she has “touched every process” there is in the Clerk-Auditor’s Office. She has updated and digitized more clerical processes like countywide applications and forms. Then, she has worked toward giving the public “information that they need.”
“I think I’m the most proud of that,” Granger said, adding that communication has been crucial for her and her office. “I feel like that’s what we have tried really hard to do, is be available for the public and (be) giving them multiple options on getting what they need.”
Granger said she has observed messaging about communication issues with her office during the campaign process. While she said there is always room for improvement, Granger said communication is something she has been working diligently on with her office.
If elected, Granger said there are changes she plans to make off the bat.
“Right now, it’s constant change,” Granger said. “I’m part of a lot of different groups where we’re continually working on updating processes. … It’s my responsibility to make sure we’re providing the best service with the resources that we have.”
At the end of the day, Granger said her main goal is streamlining her staff’s roles, ensuring tax dollars are being used appropriately and promoting better communication.
She said the job is not just taking council minutes; it’s also keeping taxpayers informed on processes, opportunities and newsworthy initiatives taking place at the county level.
“Letting taxpayers know what they can do, how they can be involved in the process, what the budget is,” Granger said.
Granger said she hopes to see citizens becoming more involved. Calling and emailing the Clerk-Auditor’s Office are two ways for the community to learn more, but Granger also recommends visiting the office in-person to see how clerk-auditor operations are run.
“I’m proud of what I’ve accomplished,” Granger said. “I know that there’s a lot more to do … I feel like I have pushed the envelope for the ability of a governmental agency to be able to make changes. I’ve surpassed what is the standard.”
Granger and Kellogg will both appear on the June 23 primary election ballot because the two Republican candidates both chose the signature-gathering process.
Republicans Rachel Kahler and William (Brett) Vance will appear on the primary ballot as contenders for Wasatch County Council Seat A, and Republicans Jeremy Hales and incumbent Sheriff Jared Rigby will appear on the primary ballot as candidates for Wasatch County sheriff.