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Sunday, October 25, 2026

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Jesse Grover

Council Member, Blanding

Eastern Utah

Office held

Council MemberBlandingSource

Background

Jesse Grover serves on Blanding’s City Council and teaches social studies at San Juan High School. In his signed 2025 candidate statement, he described teaching history, government and student leadership. He also reported seven years working for a locally operated Blanding business. Grover connected his decision to seek office with encouraging civic participation through education. His campaign priorities included recreation opportunities and locally driven economic development; the school’s staff directory confirms his teaching position.

Source: San Juan Record: signed Grover candidate statement, September 30, 2025 · Background checked October 22, 2026

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Sources

  1. Blanding: City Council
  2. San Juan Record: signed Grover candidate statement, September 30, 2025
  3. San Juan High School: staff directory

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