Jona Whitesides for Davis County Clerk

A Letter to County Delegates

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  Jona Whitesides
• Mar 21
• 2 min read

 

Public Trust Must Be Earned:

 

Accountability Over Incumbency

 

 

 

Congratulations on Being Elected as a Delegate!

 

 

 

Dear Delegate,

 

 

 

Thank you for stepping forward and serving as a delegate. Your role is critical in preserving a system of elections that is local, accountable, and truly by the people.

 

 

 

I’m running as a convention-only candidate because I believe in the caucus and convention system and in the responsibility entrusted to you. I am asking for your support and vote at the County Convention on April 18th.

 

 

 

This race presents an important contrast. My opponent is both gathering signatures and serving as a county delegate. While each of you will form your own conclusions, I believe that raises fair questions about consistency and commitment to the caucus system.

 

 

 

My background includes extensive experience in financial management and auditing, including evaluating not just financials but also programs and processes to improve efficiency, transparency, and accountability. I believe those skills are essential to ensuring the Clerk’s Office earns and maintains public trust.

 

 

 

As you evaluate your decision, I hope you’ll consider a few key priorities:

 

1. Transparency and accountability: Strengthening public trust in how elections are conducted

2. Leadership beyond tenure: Experience matters, but it must be paired with openness, responsiveness, and accountability

3. Process improvement and oversight: Applying auditing principles to improve systems, accuracy, and efficiency

4. Protecting local control: Keeping decision-making close to the people

 

 

 

I believe this moment calls for a fresh commitment to transparency, accountability, and measurable performance.

 

 

 

I also want to invite you to connect in person. The first meet and greet will be held March 25th at 6:30 PM at the Centerville Library, with additional events to follow.  Please RSVP here: Davis County Candidate Meet and Greet Events

 

 

 

Please reach out with any questions. I will also be reaching out personally in the coming weeks, and I want to hear directly from you about what matters most in electing our next County Clerk.

 

 

 

Thank you again for your service and for the time you dedicate to this important process.

 

 

 

Respectfully,

 

 

 

Jona Whitesides

 

801-834-1954