Education
Bachelor’s Degree from Weber State University
Weber County is at a critical turning point. The decisions we make today on growth, infrastructure, public safety, and taxes will shape our communities for generations. I’m running because I believe Weber County needs experienced leadership that can deliver results from day one. My background in law enforcement, county government, economic development, and nonprofit leadership gives me a practical understanding of both government operations and the challenges families face every day. My focus is simple: protect taxpayers, strengthen public safety, plan responsibly, and keep Weber County a place families can afford to live and thrive.
The top issues facing Weber County are responsible growth, rising costs on taxpayers, and public safety. Growth must be planned carefully so infrastructure, roads, water, and public services keep pace while preserving community character. We must also reduce long-term dependence on residential property taxes by strengthening our commercial tax base and supporting smart economic development. Public safety remains essential, and we need leaders who understand crisis management, accountability, and coordination between agencies. My approach is focused on practical solutions, long-term planning, and measurable results, not political rhetoric.
I bring over three decades of public service and leadership experience. I spent 23 years with the Riverdale Police Department, retiring as an Administrative Lieutenant, where I managed budgets, personnel, crisis response, and public safety operations. I also served four years as a Weber County Commissioner, giving me direct experience with county budgeting, infrastructure planning, economic development, and regional partnerships. In addition, I worked as an economic development consultant for Morgan County and currently serve as Executive Director of the Boys & Girls Clubs of Weber-Davis. Weber County does not have time for a learning curve.
I am not for or against growth, but when there is growth, it needs to be intentional and strategic. Rural communities in Weber County deserve a voice in how their areas develop. Growth should respect community character, agricultural heritage, infrastructure capacity, and quality of life. I support long-term planning that coordinates housing, roads, water, schools, and public safety before development occurs. I also believe local residents should be part of the conversation through transparent planning processes and Small Area Plans. My goal is balanced growth that protects the values and lifestyle people moved there for while preparing responsibly for the future.
Homelessness is a regional issue that requires regional responsibility and coordination. Ogden should not carry the burden alone. We need stronger partnerships between Weber County, surrounding counties, cities, nonprofits, law enforcement, mental health providers, and the state to create practical solutions focused on treatment, accountability, and long-term stability. My experience leading a nonprofit organization and working in public safety has shown me the importance of balancing compassion with public response and community impacts. We need coordinated services, better communication between agencies, and solutions that help individuals while protecting neighborhoods and businesses.
Transparency and accountability are essential to good government. I will communicate openly with residents through public meetings, community outreach, social media, and regular updates on county decisions and projects. I believe people deserve clear explanations for how decisions are made and how taxpayer dollars are being spent. I also believe in listening. Good leadership means engaging with residents, local leaders, and businesses before decisions are finalized, not after. My approach is collaborative, respectful, and focused on building public trust through consistency, accessibility, and honest communication.
Education
Weber State University BS Child and Family Studies
I am running for this office because I believe our county deserves strong, accountable leadership grounded in real-world experience. Weber County is growing rapidly, and the decisions being made today will shape our communities, economy, infrastructure, and quality of life for generations to come. I believe we need leadership that understands both the opportunities and the challenges facing working families, small businesses, agriculture, and local communities. What motivates me? I care deeply about this community and believe the people of Weber County deserve leadership that is accessible, hardworking, and accountable every single day.
Weber County faces three major challenges: Infrastructure & growth demands, government efficiency, protecting our quality of life. First, growth and infrastructure must be managed responsibly so roads, water, housing and public safety keep pace without overburdening taxpayers. Second, County government must become efficient and ensure every tax dollar is accountable. Citizens of Weber County are concerned with the rising cost of living, and they need to be ensured that County government is protecting their tax dollars. Third, we must preserve the values and character that make Weber County special by supporting public safety, local businesses, agriculture, and responsible development.
As a business woman, I bring real-world leadership and experience that directly relates to the role of county commissioner. I have managed employees, balanced budgets, met payroll, overseen operations, and made difficult decisions while staying accountable to customers and employees. I understand the challenges facing working families, small businesses, agriculture, and our local communities because I live them every day. I also bring years of community involvement and strong commitment to transparency, fiscal responsibility, and practical problem-solving. Weber County needs experienced leadership focused on results, accountability, and serving the public, not politics.
Growth in rural Weber County must be managed carefully and responsibly. I believe we can protect our agricultural roots, open space, and rural way of life while still planning for the future. Growth should respect existing communities, property rights, water resources, infrastructure, and public safety. I support smart, balanced development, not unchecked growth that overwhelms roads, schools, or neighborhoods. Local residents deserve a voice in the process, and decisions should be transparent and focused on long-term sustainability. We must preserve what makes rural Weber County special while ensuring future generations can continue to live, work, and thrive here.
Weber County must work collaboratively, with cities, nonprofits, law enforcement, mental health providers, and faith-based organizations to create balanced, compassionate, and accountable solutions. We need to focus on addressing root causes such as mental health, addiction, job instability, and housing challenges while also protecting public safety and neighborhood quality of life. Services should be coordinated across the county so no single community carries the entire burden. I support solutions that help individuals regain stability and self-sufficiency while ensuring taxpayer dollars are used effectively and with measurable results.
I believe the public should never have to wonder what their county government is doing. I plan to make government more accessible and transparent by having a true interactive citizen dashboard, where residents can easily track commissioner votes in real time, follow county projects on maps/timelines, see spending progress visually, view department performance metrics, and then submit feedback directly through one portal. Right now, much of the information exists, but the average resident has to dig for it. This would put information at the fingertips of every citizen. The County should also establish a Text Alert System, where residents can opt in for quick updates on road projects, emergencies, tax hearings, or major decisions.
Education
Ben Lomand High School Graduate, Jewelmont Jewelry Tech grad, Gemological Institute of America Grad.
We need to find the inefficiencies in government spending. The County needs to assist all our cities in finding ways to grow, while helping them protect their identity. It is important to ensure we have a foundation based on safe streets and trusted police. My experiences in helping to ensure that Ogden is now one of the only police departments in Utah that is both fully funded and fully staffed, will help ensure the Sherriff has the tools he needs to provide the best public safety possible. I see issues like these, and I cannot help but realize that this is the right time for me to step up & serve. For complete answers to these questions visit my Facebook page at Hyer for commission.
1st is money. The Commissioners are the highest paid in the state, but Weber County has the lowest household income on the Wasatch Front. I have pledged to take at least a 20% pay cut on day one. We must all take a pay cut to help ensure those who provide critical services every day have the resources they need. 2nd The county should be working with our cities to create long term plans. We need to be better partners with our cities and not treat them as competitors. 3rd Providing public safety is governments #1 responsibility. We must treat the Sherriff’s budget as mandatory spending to give him a stable amount to work with. We need to give the sheriff’s office every support we can.
Throughout my entire adult life I have striven to ensure some of my time was giving back to the community. I volunteered on the Ogden Planning commission. I served as the VP for relationships with our local BSA council. I served my church in a number of leadership roles. I serve on the Ogden City Council, and currently serve as chair. I have served on the Weber Sewer Board, Chair the Housing sub committee and am a member of the transportation sub committee for Weber Area County of Governments as well. I think all of this volunteer experience over the last several decades has prepared me to serve in ways none of my opponents is capable of doing at this time in Weber County.
We should collaborate with the cities that development is close to. The current commission recently approved a high-density housing plan between, Farr West and Plain City. Neither city was consulted, both had much higher lot size requirements in the same area. This was just bad planning. We want growth and good development, but we must stop allowing development to just happen absent planning and local cooperation by the local communities. I want collaboration between our cities and unincorporated land. Perhaps more should be brought into the local cities so they can decide. No matter what approach is used, we must no longer discount the needs of local cities in rural areas just because we can get more revenue without consulting them.
This issue is so much bigger than even Weber County. We need neighboring counties that have historically shunned the homeless to step up. I am heartened to see some of our cities begin to hear and come to assist. To see the county take a real leadership role to help other cities expand similar services in their communities would greatly reduce the consolidation of poverty and make it easier for all of us to ensure our most at risk populations can get the care and support they need. At the same time, our justice system must not be a revolving door for people to get out so quickly and then reoffend and victimize others. We must have excellent mental health treatment and accountability for those who do offend.
The commission meetings should be moved to evenings. These meetings should be streamed live and those online should be able to participate electronically as well. All meetings, should be posted to the county website and calendar as well as the various special districts so the public can find most of these events in one place. Each commissioner should keep a set time where each engage directly with the public as part of their job at least once a month. I give out my cell number to all who ask. I want and encourage open and direct communication. Public service should be focused on the public. All who are elected should feel a profound sense of responsibility to be open, transparent and accountable to the people who elected them.
Education
Weber high 1994 graduate
I'm running because I believe there is a disconnect between government and the people. Public officials work for the people, and somewhere along the way many have forgotten that. Integrity, character, transparency, and accountability matter to me, and I believe Weber County deserves leadership that listens to residents and puts their interests first.
What motivates me is the opportunity to restore trust in local government, protect taxpayer dollars, and make sure the voices of everyday citizens are heard. I want to bring a common-sense approach to county government and help put the people back in charge.
First is transparency and public trust. I believe there is a growing disconnect between government and the people it serves. Residents deserve to know how decisions are made, where their tax dollars go, and that their voices matter. Second is fiscal responsibility. Families have to live within their budgets, and government should too. Taxpayers deserve to know their hard-earned money is being spent wisely. I will focus on accountability, eliminating waste, and prioritizing essential services. Third is responsible growth. As Weber County grows, we must ensure roads, infrastructure, public safety, and water resources can keep pace while protecting our quality of life and including residents in the process.
I bring real-world leadership experience. I started and operated Kearsley Concrete and Construction, managing employees, budgets, schedules, and large commercial projects throughout Northern Utah. I worked directly with developers, engineers, architects, and project managers to deliver projects on time and within budget.
I currently serve as Facility Manager at the Golden Spike Event Center, where I've worked with the team to improve efficiency, raise standards, implement a stronger workplace culture, and complete projects that have saved taxpayer dollars. I've spent my career solving problems, managing resources, building relationships, and being accountable for results.
I believe growth should respect the character and identity of our rural communities. People who choose to live in those areas value open space, agriculture, property rights, and a different way of life. Growth shouldn't be forced on communities without their input.
My approach is to listen to residents, respect private property rights, and ensure development decisions are balanced with infrastructure, water availability, public safety, and long-term sustainability. Rural residents deserve a seat at the table when decisions affecting their communities are being made.
Homelessness is a regional issue that requires regional solutions. No single city should be expected to carry the entire burden. Weber County, local cities, service providers, faith-based organizations, and community partners need to work together to find practical solutions.
I believe we should support programs that help people become self-sufficient while also addressing mental health, addiction, and other underlying issues. We need compassion, but we also need accountability and measurable results. The goal should be helping people move toward stability while ensuring resources are being used effectively and responsibly.
Transparency is one of the main reasons I'm running. The public has a right to know how decisions are being made and why. I will be accessible, communicate regularly, and explain my positions in a way that people can understand.
I support open meetings, public engagement, and making information easier for residents to access. I also believe elected officials should be willing to answer tough questions and have honest conversations with the people they represent. Trust is earned through transparency and consistency, and I intend to lead that way when elected.
Education
Bachelors of Science (Decision Science & Management Information Systems)
Gary C. New is running for Weber County Commissioner to help improve the lives of he and his fellow Weber County Neighbors. He is motivated by Conservatism, Logic, and Love for God, Community, and Country.
Gary C. New believes the Top 3 Issues facing Weber County are...
1. Voter Representation - Gary C. New will help improve Voter Representation by listening to the Collective Voice of Weber County Neighbors through instituting a 21st Century "Open Door" Policy making himself and staff available, through various mediums, to All Weber County Neighbors, to listen and develop policies that improves our lives as a whole.
2. Affordable Housing - Gary C. New will help improve Affordable Housing Creation by Streamlining Associated County Regulations and ensuring All Housing Taxation has a Prescribed & Necessary Purpose.
3. Property Taxes - Gary C. New will help reduce Property Tax Rates by identifying and eliminating County Budget Inefficiencies.
Gary C. New has acquired the necessary Critical Thinking, Decision Making, and Logic Skills that have prepared him for the role of Weber County Commissioner; through, 30 years of Academic (University), Community (Volunteer), and Professional (Tech Sector) experiences.
Gary C. New understands the needs in Infrastructure (i.e., power, water, waist, roads, and retail) associated with a growing Weber County. He will take a Bottom-Up Approach by listening to fellow Weber County Neighbors, surrounding himself with the Best & Brightest to assist in creating Real-World In & Out-Of-The-Box Solutions, and delegating those solutions for Practical Application.
Gary C. New understands that anyone can fall on hard-times. As Weber County Neighbors, it's our responsibility to help one another in times of need. Gratefully, there are many Non-Government Organizations (NGO's)/Non-Profit Organizations (NPO's) that have taken up the torch to help those Weber County Neighbors in need. As County Commissioner, Gary C. New will help liaison between the County and NGO's/NPO's to continue assisting Weber County Neighbors in need.
Gary C. New is a proponent of Open Accountability at All Levels of County Governance and Voting. He invites Independent, Third-Party Monitoring and Tracking of his Voting Record.
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