Jim Cheney
County Commission, Commissioner, Sanpete County · Republican
Office held
| County Commission, Commissioner | Sanpete County | Source |
On the Nov. 3, 2026 ballot
Jim Cheney is a candidate for Sanpete County Commission, Seat B. The ballot lists Jim Cheney, Republican.
Everyone on the ballot for this seat
| Candidate | Party |
|---|---|
| Jim Cheney | Republican |
Background
Jim Cheney was chosen in March 2025 to fill the Sanpete County Commission vacancy created by Scott Collard’s resignation. At the time, he was a Fairview city councilman. The Sanpete Messenger reported that Republican delegates selected him after eight rounds of voting. In remarks to the delegates, Cheney described two decades of experience operating a local business in mental-health and rehabilitation services, including work involving substance use. He also described growing up in Fairview and emphasized managing growth, maintaining public accountability and making county decisions transparently.
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