TIM VANDENACK, standard examiner
Weber County Election Officers process the ballots at the Weber County Election Office on Thursday, October 29, 2020. Counterclockwise, from right: Lori Lovelady, Julie Brunker, Kamie Warren, Deanna Phister, Madilyn Topik, Tom Bland and Lynda Bland.
OGDEN – New leaders could arrive in several towns in Weber County after the ballots were counted on November 2. Many, at least, face challenges.
Here’s a look at the mayoral races on the ballot this year in Weber County, first the contested ones (there are six):
Farr West: Incumbent Lee Dickemore faces a challenge from Farr West City Council member Ken Phippen.
Harrisville: Incumbent Michelle Tait faces a challenge from Larry Lilly.
Huntsville: Huntsville will have a new mayor as incumbent Jim Truett does not seek re-election. The candidates are Doug Allen and Richard Sorensen, member of the Huntsville City Council.
Plain city: Outgoing Mayor Jon Beesley faces a challenge from Miles Robinson.
Washington Terrace: Outgoing Mayor Mark Allen faces a challenge from Brett DeGroot.
West Haven: Outgoing Mayor Sharon Bolos faces a challenge from West Haven City Council member Rob Vanderwood.
Riverdale: Riverdale will have a new mayor – Braden Mitchell, the only hope for the top spot on the ballot. Incumbent Norm Searle is not seeking re-election.
Marriott-Slaterville: Outgoing mayor Scott VanLeeuwen is the only candidate for mayor.
North Ogdem: The outgoing mayor Neal Berube is the only candidate for mayor.
Pleasant view: Outgoing Mayor Leonard Call is the only candidate for mayor.
Roy: The outgoing mayor Bob Dandoy is the only candidate for mayor.
South Ogden: Outgoing Mayor Russell Porter is the only candidate for mayor.
Uintah: Outgoing Mayor Gordon Cutler is the only candidate for mayor.
The positions of mayor of Hooper and Ogden are not up for election this cycle.
Mail-in ballots have been mailed to registered voters and must be postmarked by Nov. 1 if mailed back to the Weber County Election Office. They can also be left in one of the drop boxes scattered around the county before 8 p.m. on November 2, when voting peaks.