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Local Government in Utah
How local government works in Utah, the kinds of local government it has, and where to look for more. For your own county or city, browse Utah’s Local Wiki pages below.
Most of Utah's 29 counties are governed by an elected three-member County Commission holding combined legislative and executive power. Several counties have instead adopted a council with a separate elected executive or a council-manager form — Salt Lake County has an elected mayor and council, for example — so the structure depends on the county. The County Clerk runs elections and keeps governing-body records, and the County Recorder records deeds.
Local government in Utah
- County governments29
The main local government across most of the state.
Browse county pages - Cities, towns & villages254
Incorporated municipalities with their own elected council or board.
Browse city & town pages - School districts41
Independent school districts with their own elected boards. Listed on county pages where known.
- Special districts308
Single-purpose governments — fire, water, library, parks, housing, transit, and more.
Counts: U.S. Census Bureau, 2022 Census of Governments — Government Units listing. A consolidated city-county is counted once.
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