Kirsten Gash is a member of the Laketown Town Council, a role she began after being sworn into office on January 7, 2026, according to an oath of office document. During that ceremony, she was administered the oath by Laketown Town Clerk Lisa Johnson. As of an August 12, 2026, Town Council agenda, Gash is assigned to provide updates regarding roads and streets during the council business portion of the meeting.
Beyond her municipal responsibilities, Gash has professional ties to youth development. According to a conflict of interest disclosure statement dated June 3, 2025, she is employed by the USU Extension Kich as a 4H Coordinator. Her job description in that capacity involves planning and hosting youth programming and activities. This disclosure, which is a requirement under the Municipal Officers' and Employees' Ethics Act, also noted that she holds no significant real property interests or specific large-scale stocks or bonds that would constitute a conflict of interest.
The Laketown Town Council functions as a governing body for the municipality. According to the town's government website, the council is scheduled to meet on the first Wednesday of each month at 6:00 pm. These meetings take place at the Laketown City Office, which is located at 10 North 200 East, Laketown, Utah. For the 2026 calendar year, the council has scheduled meetings for January 7, February 4, March 4, April 1, May 6, June 3, July 1, August 12, September 2, October 7, November 4, and December 2.
During the meeting held on August 12, 2026, the council's agenda included a variety of local governance tasks. This included a public hearing to receive public comment on a proposed amendment to the Laketown Town Land Use Ordinance, which would allow for the creation of 1/2 acre residential lots in designated areas outside the traditional town core. The agenda for that August 12, 2026, meeting also included discussions on Centra Com Fiber, lot sizes, and the possible adoption of an ordinance regarding the delegation of spending and purchasing approval authority for town council members.
Residents can track the activities of the council through the Utah Public Notice Website, where agendas, public hearing notices, and meeting minutes are posted. In addition to the council, the town is served by the Planning and Zoning Commission, which meets on the last Wednesday of each month at 7:00 pm at the Laketown City Office. The council also works alongside other local entities, such as the Activity Committee, which is chaired by Heidi Hodges. The Activity Committee offers ways for residents to get involved, such as helping to put out flags along Main Street on holidays.
What this means for Laketown
For Laketown residents, this means that Kirsten Gash, while managing youth programs for USU Extension, also serves on the Town Council. Residents can expect her to provide updates on roads and streets during monthly meetings, such as the one held on August 12, 2026, at the Laketown City Office.
