Mark S. Allen
About
Mark S. Allen is a 64-year-old Republican from Wallsburg, Utah, running as a political newcomer for the open Utah House District 59 seat, which covers parts of Wasatch and Summit counties. He works as a snowcat groomer at Deer Valley Resort, has served as executive director of the American Fork Canyon Alliance since 2016, and volunteers with Citizen Portal AI on public meeting transparency. Allen has not previously held elected office but has been involved in local conservation efforts and political campaign support.
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Washington Terrace Council Approves New Budget and Streetlight Conversion Project
The Washington Terrace City Council approved the 2026-2027 fiscal year budget and a streetlight conversion project during a meeting held on August 18, 2026. The council also discussed recreational program funding and addressed public concerns regarding Flock Cameras.
A tornado touched down in Skull Valley leading to thousands of dollars in property damages
On Thursday, Aug 13, a tornado warning was issued by the National Weather Service for Tooele County, urging residents to seek shelter in basements or underground bunkers. The tornado touched down at 5:41 PM three miles northeast of Dugway and remained on the ground for approximately one mile.
Spanish Fork PD shares photos of missing man, 25
SPANISH FORK, Utah, Aug. 16, 2026 (Gephardt Daily) — The Spanish Fork Police Department is looking for leads to help locate a missing man, last seen Aug. 10, and possibly sighted on Friday. Mason Allen, 25, was seen on Aug. 10 near 1600 South 2300 East, in Spanish Fork.
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