Dirk Burton

Mayor

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2020-01–present, became the city's first strong mayor in January 2020; the official biography gives the current term as 2024-2027 · West Jordan City official biography, checked Oct. 24, 2026

Born and raised in Kearns; a Master Electrician and National Electrical Code consultant. Served on the West Jordan City Council for the fourth district beginning in 2016 before becoming mayor. · West Jordan City official biography, checked Oct. 24, 2026

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West Jordan's FY2027 budget carries $1.4 million for the Ron Wood Park well The adopted Water Fund plan identifies Well 8 as a carryover project. City updates describe construction progress, while spending totals and a commissioning date remain outside the records reviewed.

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