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Grand County Administrator Mark Tyner resigns after months of criticism

Tyner, who also served as acting zoning director, cited a move closer to family; the commission has not set next steps.

Published Mountain Time · Source / event date: The Times-Independent: October 27, 2026 · 1 min read

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Moab

Grand County Administrator and Acting Zoning Director Mark Tyner resigned Monday, according to county economic development and public information coordinator Melisa Jeffers, The Times-Independent reported. In his resignation letter Tyner said he and his family are moving closer to home to be near family. [1]

Jeffers later said Tyner's last day is Nov. 29. She said the commission, Tyner and Personnel Services have not defined next steps and that the county will inform the public as discussions progress. [1]

The commission unanimously approved hiring Tyner in fall 2024, after the job sat vacant for five months following Mallory Nassau's resignation, and he started Dec. 2 that year. The paper reports that in recent months he has faced criticism of his job performance from some commissioners and other elected officials. [1]

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  1. The Times-Independent: Grand County Administrator resigns moabtimes.com

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