Elections

The General Election results are as follows:

            Clark Preston Taylor                        3,400

            Tim Holley                                        3,160

            Ernie John                                        2,722

            Kenneth W Sumsion                       2,171

            Jeff Shorter                                       1,979

 

Clark Preston Taylor, Tim Holley, and Ernie John have been elected as councilmembers, with terms beginning January 2024.

Candidates

Candidate profiles are available below, with campaign finance statements being posted as required by state law as they become available. 

Please note that the candidates have been given the opportunity to submit these candidate profiles and statements. American Fork City does not endorse these statements or guarantee their truth or accuracy. The statements reflect the candidates' view and opinions and not the city's position.

(The candidates are listed in the order they will be on the ballot according to the Master Ballot Position List)

Clark Preston Taylor - 4 Picture Opens in new window108 North 960 East

Years of residence in American Fork: 54

Contact email: clark@perfectlytaylored.com

Age: 59

Occupation: Marketing Agency Owner

Web site: voteclarktaylor.com

 

City Government doesn’t solve issues—people do. My deep love for American Fork drives my commitment to preserving its unique character while planning for the future. This requires us to work together, shaping a collective vision.

 

Uniting our efforts benefits both residents and local businesses. Our city's issues are complex, requiring diverse and creative approaches. As a council member, I've worked hard and take pride in our achievements, but there's more to be done.

 

We must continue to address the challenges of growth and inflation proactively. It isn’t a quick cut and dried solution. Property owner’s rights are critical and state mandates on affordable housing are real. A council member must know those things and work to find effective solutions. 

 

Ensuring our public safety personnel are properly equipped, qualified and compensated has to be our priority as well so that our kids remain safe and we have the best emergency help we need, when we need it.

 

I know what it takes, and I am willing to work as part of a great team. Working together is the only way this can happen. I would sincerely appreciate your support!

 


CAMPAIGN FINANCE STATEMENT - DUE AUGUST 29, 2023

CAMPAIGN FINANCE STATEMENT - DUE OCTOBER 24, 2023

CAMPAIGN FINANCE STATEMENT - DUE NOVEMBER 14, 2023


Primary Election Candidates


Austin Duke (Nominated but withdrew from the General Election)

August 29, 2023, Campaign Finance Statement

Final Campaign Finance Statement

 

The following candidates were eliminated at the Primary Election:

Elizabeth Gray

August 29, 2023, Campaign Finance Statement

Final Campaign Finance Statement

 

James Boden

August 29, 2023, Campaign Finance Statement

Final Campaign Finance Statement - not provided

 

Christina Ballard

August 29, 2023, Campaign Finance Statement

Final Campaign Finance Statement

NOTICES


LOGIC AND ACCURACY TEST: IN ACCORDANCE WITH UTAH CODE 20A-4-104, THE UTAH COUNTY CLERK/AUDITOR ELECTIONS DIVISION WILL BE CONDUCTING A PUBLIC LOGIC AND ACCURACY TEST OF OUR VOTING EQUIPMENT PRIOR TO THE NOVEMBER 21, 2023, MUNICIPAL GENERAL ELECTION. THE DEMONSTRATION WILL BE HELD ON OCTOBER 12, 2023, AT 10:00 A.M. AT THE UTAH COUNTY ADMINISTRATION BUILDING. LOCATED AT 100 EAST CENTER STREET, PROVO, UTAH 84606.

 

NOTICE OF ELECTION: A MUNICIPAL GENERAL ELECTION WILL BE HELD IN UTAH COUNTY ON NOVEMBER 21, 2023. INFORMATION RELATING TO THE ELECTION, INCLUDING POLLING PLACES, POLLING PLACE HOURS, BALLOT DROP BOX LOCATIONS, AND QUALIFICATIONS OF VOTERS MAY BE OBTAINED FROM THE FOLLOWING SOURCES: WWW.UTAHCOUNTY.VOTE; VOTE.UTAH.GOV; 100 EAST CENTER STREET, SUITE 3100, PROVO, UTAH 84606; OR BY CONTACTING THE ELECTIONS OFFICE AT 801-851-8128.THE ELECTION WILL BE PRIMARILY CONDUCTED BY MAIL; IN-PERSON VOTING WILL BE AVAILABLE AND LOCATIONS CAN BE FOUND AT WWW.UTAHCOUNTY.VOTE; DROP BOXES WILL BE AVAILABLE FOR DEPOSITING MAIL-IN BALLOTS UNTIL 8:00 P.M. ON ELECTION DAY; AND REGISTRATION BY PROVISIONAL BALLOT WILL BE AVAILABLE AT ANY POLLING PLACE. AN INDIVIDUAL WITH A DISABILITY WHO IS NOT ABLE TO VOTE A MANUAL BALLOT BY MAIL MAY OBTAIN INFORMATION ON VOTING IN AN ACCESSIBLE MANNER FROM THE COUNTY'S WEBSITE, BY CONTACTING THE COUNTY CLERK, OR BY REVIEWING THE INFORMATION INCLUDED WITH A BALLOT MAILED TO THE VOTER.

 

SAMPLE BALLOT: A SAMPLE BALLOT FOR UTAH COUNTY FOR THE UPCOMING MUNICIPAL GENERAL ELECTION TO BE HELD ON NOVEMBER 21, 2023, MAY BE OBTAINED FROM THE FOLLOWING SOURCES: WWW.UTAHCOUNTY.VOTE; 100 EAST CENTER STREET, SUITE 3100, PROVO, UTAH 84606; OR BY CONTACTING THE ELECTIONS OFFICE AT 801-851-8128.

 

EARLY VOTING: EARLY VOTING WILL BE CONDUCTED FOR THE UPCOMING MUNICIPAL GENERAL ELECTION. INFORMATION REGARDING THE DATES, TIMES, AND LOCATION OF EARLY VOTING MAY BE OBTAINED FROM THE FOLLOWING SOURCES: WWW.UTAHCOUNTY.VOTE; 100 EAST CENTER STREET, SUITE 3100, PROVO, UTAH 84606; VOTE.UTAH.GOV; OR BY CONTACTING THE ELECTIONS OFFICE AT 801-851-8128.


2023 Notice of Municipal General Election, Early Voting, and Ballot Drop Boxes

The 2023 American Fork City Municipal General Election will be held on November 21, 2023. Information regarding the election, early voting, ballot drop boxes, early voting, and vote service centers can be found at:

100 East Center Street Suite 3100, Provo, Utah 84606

801-851-8128

The election will be conducted primarily by mail, with ballots being mailed to all registered voters approximately 3 weeks prior to the election. In-person voting will be available at Vote Centers; those locations can be found at www.utahcounty.gov/elections. Ballots can be dropped off at ballot boxes up until 8 p.m. on Election Day; those locations can be found at www.utahcounty.gov/elections. The closest location for American Fork residents is at the American Fork Library (on the west side, next to the book drop). Individuals may also place their ballots in the mail but must have the ballot postmarked no later than Monday, November 20th.

Early voting will take place at the Utah County Elections Office, located at 100 East Center Suite 3100, Provo, from November 13, 2023, to November 20, 2023, between the hours of 8 a.m. and 5 p.m. More information can be found at www.utahcounty.gov/elections or by calling 801-851-8128.

Any individual with a disability who needs assistance with voting, please contact the County Clerk at 801-851-8128.

Dated this 24th day of October, 2023.

 /s/Terilyn Lurker, City Recorder

 

 

Federal Write-In Absentee Ballot

 

UOCAVA Notice - General Election

 

The Federal Voting Assistance Program (FVAP) provides voting assistance to military service members, their families and voters overseas. Their web site offers information and assistance to members of these groups.

 

For instructions and necessary forms, please see the following websites:

Utah County Elections Division: https://www.utahcounty.gov/Dept/Clerk/Elections/how/MilitaryOverseas.html 

Utah’s online tool: https://www.fvap.gov/utah 

Federal Voting Assistance Program: https://www.fvap.gov

 

For more information on the use of the federal Post Card Application (FPCA), the Federal Voting Assistance Program (FVAP), and related deadlines, or the use of a Federal Write-In Absentee Ballot (FWAB) if you do not receive your ballot in time, please contact the Utah County Elections Division at 801-851-8128 or elections@utahcounty.gov.

 

 

Voter Registration

Voter Registration information, including how to register to vote and deadlines for registering, can be found at elections.utahcounty.gov or vote.utah.gov

  

Vote By Mail

American Fork City is contracting with Utah County for the administration of the municipal election. Utah County conducts elections by mail, meaning all active voters will receive a ballot in the mail approximately 3 weeks prior to election day. 

Ballots may be mailed in or dropped off at one of the ballot drop box locations. If you did not receive your ballot or need to replace your ballot, call Utah County Elections office at 801-851-8128. Ballots must be placed in the dropbox by 8 p.m. on election day.

 

Ballots may also be mailed in. For the General Election, the ballot MUST be postmarked no later than November 20, 2023, which is the day before the election. 

 

All ballots will have the signature on the ballot verified with the signature that is on file in the voter registration record. If there is an issue with the signature, the voter will be contacted by the Utah County elections office and allowed to correct the issue.

 

More information

More information of the election can be found at the following websites:

 

 


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