Our Board of Trustees establishes policies and
procedures and governs the District. The Board is
responsible for appointing a District Manager whose
role is Chief Executive Officer and oversees,
manages and facilitates all District operations.
Three trustees comprise the board for a term of four
years. Public meetings of the Board are held the
second Tuesday of each month.
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DANIEL H. TUTTLE
CHAIRMAN OF THE BOARD
Recently elected as Chairman, Mr. Tuttle has served
as a trustee for three years. He brings to the
position critical experience in environmental and
government
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affairs along with strong business relationship building.
With a passion for the preservation of natural
resources, he lobbies to promote legislation that
will make available the responsible multi-use of
these resources to benefit the citizens of Utah.
Mr. Tuttle executes all bonds, resolutions of the Board
and other operational and financial matters where
appropriate. He is spokesperson for the District
when necessary to further its development and
progression.
Mr. Tuttle is the current Director of Government
Affairs, US Magnesium, Utah, Co-Chairman of the
Advisory Council for the Utah Division of Forestry,
Fire and State Lands, and served four terms as
Legislator for the Utah State House of
Representatives on the Natural Resources
Appropriations Committee. He has received numerous
awards and recognitions for his contributions to
environmental responsibility including Legislator of
the Year by the Arc of Utah, the Utah State Parks
Director's Award, and was named Representative of
the Year by the Utah Democratic Party. Mr. Tuttle
attended Salt Lake Community College and Weber State
University.
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HANK JOHNSON
TRUSTEE
Mr. Johnson is also one of the Deputy Sheriff′s of
Salt Lake County serving the West District primarily
Magna Township. In his capacity, Deputy Sheriff
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Cyprus High School Scholars and mentors sophomores
to promote their educational growth and potential
motivating their interest in learning. He also works with the area′s junior
high schools and four elementary schools.
Deputy Sheriff Johnson was born and raised in Magna and has
worked with the Salt Lake County Sheriff′s Office
for two decades. He has been recognized for his
achievements in stopping illegal substance abuse and
production from the National Narcotics Association.
As part of his role of Trustee, he co-establishes
and co-approves a District budget and resolutions
and makes recommendations to ensure proper operating
procedures. Recently, he traveled to Washington, DC
with the other Board members and District Manager to
meet with the Utah delegates.
He is an avid outdoorsman in his off time and
enjoys spending time with his family and community.
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Douglas S. Bezzant
TRUSTEE
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| Mr. Bezzant was elected to the Board
in 2007. As part of his role, he co-establishes and
co-approves a District budget and resolutions and
makes recommendations to ensure proper operating
procedures. He brings to the role professional
public relations and team building skills.
Mr. Bezzant is a lifelong resident of Magna. He is
employed by Wheeler Machinery Company, Utah where he
has worked as an exemplary employee for more than a
decade. Prior to his position at Wheeler, he was
employed by Kennecott Utah Copper ast a
metallurgical technician. He is very active in the
West Bench Community and considers himself an
advocate for the voice of the Magna area. As a
trustee, he is committed to “doing my best for the
great people in this Community.” He is excited about
the growth of Magna, especially from an economic
standpoint of more jobs being available to the area.
Mr. Bezzant graduated from Dixie Junior College in
1972 with an Associates Degree. He also attended
the University of Utah where he studied civil
engineering. He was very active in the Boy Scouts of
America and is the recipient of the prestigious
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