Three candidates are on the Nov. 3 ballot for Utah County Commission Seat B

The Lehi Free Press reported that J. Allen (Democrat), David M. Spencer (Republican) and David Hinckley (Forward) are the candidates for Utah County Commission Seat B on the Nov. 3 ballot. The Free Press and the American Fork Citizen sent each candidate the same questionnaire, and the answers were published as submitted. ^[1]

Allen said he wants county transportation, infrastructure and land use policy based on evidence and best practices, and said he wants to stop construction of AI data centers that lack public support. He said he would vote against pay raises for commissioners and cited 30 years as a technology executive. ^[1]

Spencer said he wants opposition to unnecessary tax and fee increases, greater efficiency, less waste, support for public safety and more accountable county government. He cited service on the Orem City Council, including a new City Center built with no new debt, and said he delivered results without raising taxes. ^[1]

Hinckley said his top priority is managing growth through better coordination among cities, transportation agencies and the Legislature, along with housing policy that lets families live closer to jobs and transit. He also proposed replacing the three-member commission with a seven-member, district-based council and a professional county manager. He cited a master's degree in management and work leading a team of data analysts in higher education. ^[1]

Utah County mailed ballots to every active registered voter on Oct. 13, and completed ballots must reach the county elections office by 8 p.m. Nov. 3, as a postmark no longer counts. The county has 28 drop boxes open around the clock. Early in-person voting runs 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Oct. 26-30 and Nov. 2 at the Health and Justice Building in Provo, and vote centers are open 7 a.m. to 8 p.m. on Election Day. The registration deadline is 5 p.m. Oct. 23. More information is at vote.utahcounty.gov or 801-851-8683. ^[1]