Sheriff Frank Smith retired Sept. 5 after announcing he was stepping down at the county’s Aug. 20 meeting.
Smith had served as sheriff in Summit County since June 2023, when then-Sheriff Justin Martinez was tapped as U.S. Marshal for Utah.
Since Smith is a Democrat, the Summit County Democratic Party has 30 days to submit a nominee to the county council. Councilmembers will appoint a replacement to serve the remainder of Smith’s term, ending Dec. 31, 2026.
Candidates must be POST certified, be a U.S. citizens and registered to vote in Summit County. They must have lived in the county for at least one year. A full list of requirements is available here.
Applications must be emailed to the party chair, Rory Swensen, by 5 p.m. Sept. 18.
The special nominating session begins at 7 p.m. Sept. 25 at the Ledges Conference Center in Coalville. The convention is open to the public.
Chief Deputy Kacey Bates will serve as acting sheriff until a replacement is appointed.
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