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Resignation Means A Potential New Race On Novembers Ballot

Summit County’s recorder has resigned. That means there could be a contest for an elected county position on this November’s ballot.

This year, two Summit County council members and four elected department heads, filed for re-election.   

The candidates drew no opposition, so there’s no contest for those positions this November.

But now County Recorder Mary Ann Trussell has resigned, as of July 1st.

Last week, the County Council passed a Resolution honoring her for her service.

"I just think that it's time to move on.(My husbandand I) have a farm in Wyoming, he's been living up there and I've been living down here. I decided it was time to move-on and be up there with my husband."

Trussell, a Henefer native, has worked in the recorder’s office for close to 28 years. She was chief deputy for 16 years and recorder for five years.

After being appointed to replace Alan Spriggs she was elected in her own right in 2014. That was for a one-time six-year term, as the result of state legislation staggering the terms of some county office holders.

The county political parties will be soliciting candidates to fill out the remainder of her term.

The county clerk’s office reports that Rhonda Francis will likely be her replacement for now.

Since Trussell was a Democrat, the local party will meet July 26th and name a replacement to serve out the rest of her term this year.

The County Council is expected to declare the recorder position vacant at their July 11th meeting. The filing window for candidates will run from July 16th to the 20th.

Known for getting all the facts right, as well as his distinctive sign-off, Rick covered Summit County meetings and issues for 35 years on KPCW. He now heads the Friday Film Review team.
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