The Emery County Commission scheduled a meeting for Oct. 20, 2026, to recognize Nadine Thompson for her retirement and 31 years of service. The meeting, held at the Emery County Administration Building in Castle Dale, also addressed the 2027 tentative budget and several personnel appointments.
Recognition of Longtime Service
Thompson, who serves as a Personal Property Auditor and Appraiser for the Emery County Assessor's office, was slated for recognition during the Oct. 20, 2026, meeting, according to an agenda posted by the Emery County Commission on Oct. 19, 2026.
Personnel and Wage Changes
The meeting agenda included several personnel actions for the commission to consider. The consent agenda featured proposals to promote Jacob Erickson to Head Lifeguard and Brayden Liechty to Deputy II, both effective Oct. 26, 2026. Other personnel items included wage increases for Alexander O'Neil, Tosha Huntington, Rachel Hallows, Tyler Butler, and Kallon Cowley following the completion of their six-month orientation periods.
Commission Leadership and Role
The Emery County Commission, composed of Chairman Dennis Worwood, Vice Chairman Jordan Leonard, and Commissioner Keven Jensen, is tasked with managing county operations and expenditures. The commission's physical office is located at 75 E Main Street in Castle Dale.
Budget and Community Requests
Beyond personnel matters, the commission was scheduled to discuss the 2027 tentative budget for Emery County and the Castle Valley Special Service District. Other discussion items included a request for donations for the American Legion Posts in Emery County and the American Legion Post 39 regarding updates to the Veteran Memorial in Orangeville.
Upcoming Election Procedures
The commission's upcoming schedule also includes an audit of voting equipment set for Nov. 10, 2026, and the distribution of a sample ballot to Emery County voters on Nov. 3, 2026.
