Endorsements
Endorsements
Leaders and organizations who recognize the importance of a county auditor with real governmental auditing experience — the kind needed to mitigate fraud, waste, and abuse.
Elected Officials
State Officials
Derek Brown
Utah Attorney General
Lincoln Fillmore
Utah State Senate, District 17
"Auditor Harding has been a steady, honest voice for taxpayers, and he works hard to make sure county money is spent the right way. He's focused on transparency, accountability, and protecting the public's trust. I'm glad to support him as he continues that work."
Jordan Teuscher
Utah House District 44 Representative
Matt MacPherson
Utah House District 26 Representative
"I'm proud to endorse Chris Harding for reelection as Salt Lake County Auditor. Chris has brought professionalism, experience, and accountability to the Auditor's Office. As a CPA, CFE, and CIA with more than 20 years of government auditing experience, he has the qualifications needed for the job and a proven record of protecting taxpayers, identifying waste and inefficiencies, and strengthening professional auditing standards within Salt Lake County. Chris has done a great job, and I encourage Salt Lake County voters to support him for another term."
Jim Dunnigan
Utah House District 36 Representative
Candice Pierucci
Utah House District 49 Representative
County Officials
Aimee Winder Newton
Salt Lake County Council, District 3, Chair
Sheldon Stewart
Salt Lake County Council, District 5, Vice Chair
Laurie Stringham
Salt Lake County Council, At-Large A
Carlos Moreno
Salt Lake County Council, District 2
Brad Park
Salt Lake County Surveyor
Chris Stavros
Salt Lake County Assessor
Dea Theodore
Salt Lake County Council
Ricky Hatch, CPA
Weber County Clerk/Auditor
City Officials
Mayor Dawn Ramsey
Mayor, City of South Jordan
Brett A. Hales
Mayor, Murray City
Mackey Smith
Council Member, City of Bluffdale
Andy Pierucci
Riverton City Council Member
Lorin Palmer
Mayor, City of Herriman
Auditing & Accounting Professionals
Colleagues and leaders from Chris's own profession who support his work as an auditor.
Hollie Andrus, CPA, CIA
Chief Audit Executive, University of Utah · President, IIA Salt Lake City Chapter
Steve Sokol, CPA, CIA, CFE, CHIAP
Internal Audit Project Manager, St. Jude Children's Research Hospital · Past President, IIA Salt Lake City Chapter
Susan Speirs, CPA, CGMA
CEO, Utah Association of Certified Public Accountants
Justice Wolcott, CPA
Vice President of Finance, Lamb Weston
Tyson Plastow, CIA, CRMA
Internal Audit Director, Utah Department of Natural Resources
Organizations
Utah Association of Certified Public Accountants
UA Local 140 - Plumbers, Pipefitters & HVAC/R
Governing Group PAC
Doers Network PAC
Paid for by Chris for Salt Lake County Auditor
