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Sunday, October 25, 2026

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Sonja Norton

Commissioner, Uintah County

Official portrait of Sonja Norton from uintah.gov
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Eastern Utah

Office held

CommissionerUintah CountySource

Background

Sonja Norton serves on the Uintah County Commission, where she took the oath for Seat B in January 2023. Her earlier public service included eight years on the Vernal City Council and a four-year term as mayor. Vernal’s official mayoral history dates her administration to 2014–2018. Alongside that municipal experience, Norton has worked in real estate. She also represents Uintah County on the Rural Utah Infrastructure Coalition’s board.

Source: Uintah County: Commissioners · Background checked October 22, 2026

In the news

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Sources

  1. Uintah County: Commissioners
  2. Basin Now: Uintah County Holds Swearing In Ceremony (January 4, 2023)
  3. Basin Now: Candidates Present at Vernal Chamber Luncheon (October 21, 2022)
  4. Vernal City: History of Vernal City Mayors
  5. Rural Utah Infrastructure Coalition: Board & Staff

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