Scott Wardle was listed as a Councilman for District 1 according to an undated directory on the Tooele County website. The undated document describes him as a Republican representative for District 1.
Wardle's career in public service included a long tenure with the Tooele City Council. According to an undated profile, Wardle served on the Tooele City Council for 15 years. His departure from the city-level position was noted in an undated document from Tooele City, which stated that Maresa Tonioli Manzione was appointed to the Tooele City Council on January 8, 2021, to fulfill the remainder of Wardle’s term following his resignation to serve on the Tooele County Council.
In addition to his legislative roles, Wardle's background includes a long career in education. An undated biography states that in 1993, Wardle began a career with the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, where he dedicated himself to teaching in seminaries and institutes for over 30 years. This biography also notes that Wardle was born in 1970 in Sandy, Utah, to a family consisting of all boys. He attended Alta High School before continuing his education. Wardle attended the College of Eastern Utah and later Utah State University, where he engaged in debate and earned a degree in marriage and family studies with a focus on marriage and family therapy.
Wardle's motivations for entering public office were tied to a desire to serve the community and make a positive impact on the lives of residents. According to the undated profile, his commitment to public service and his values led him to seek a position on the County Council after his time on the City Council. Theundated document also notes that he sought to extend his service to the County Council.
While Wardle was listed as a Councilman for District 1, the Tooele County website provides contact information for the council, including the email address scott.wardle@tooeleco.gov. The Tooele City Council, which is the legislative body of the city, meets on the first and third Wednesday of each month at 7:00 p.m. in the City Council Room at Tooele City Hall, located at 90 North Main Street. The City Council also functions as the Tooele City Municipal Building Authority and the Tooele City Water Special Service District.
As of an undated document, the Tooele City Mayor functions as both the chief executive officer and the city manager. The Mayor serves a four-year term and has the power to break a tie in a City Council vote and possesses veto power. Department heads are hired and dismissed by the Mayor with the consent of the City Council. The City Council consists of five nonpartisan members who are elected at large and serve four-year terms with no term limit. Members of the City Council serve on several committees, such as the Planning Commission, the Tooele City Library Board, and the Tooele County Board of Health.
What this means for Tooele
The records show that Scott Wardle moved from a 15-year tenure on the Tooele City Council to a role as the District 1 representative on the Tooele County Council. His transition was marked by the appointment of Maresa Tonioli Manzione to his former city council seat in January 2021 to complete his remaining term.
