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
Governor Spencer J. Cox
Governor of Utah
"Chris Harding is a talented and detail-oriented leader. Please join me in supporting his re-election as Salt Lake County Auditor."
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."
Heidi Balderree
Utah State Senate, District 22
"I’m proud to endorse Chris Harding for Salt Lake County Auditor. I’ve known Chris for many years and have consistently seen him demonstrate integrity, professionalism, and a strong commitment to protecting taxpayers and ensuring government is transparent and accountable. His experience as a CPA, auditor, and fraud examiner, combined with his independent approach to oversight, makes him a trusted public servant. I’m grateful to work alongside someone who takes seriously the responsibility of being a good steward of taxpayer dollars."
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."
Derek Brown
Utah Attorney General
Jordan Teuscher
Utah House District 44 Representative
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
“For the last 3 years, I have watched Chris lead out as Salt Lake County’s Auditor, providing valuable, independent assessments of the county’s operations and acting as a resource for the county’s taxpayers when property tax questions arise. Chris possesses all the qualities demanded by this position—integrity, sound professional judgment, unsurpassed ethical values, and a commitment to serving you, the county. This is why I endorse Chris Harding for Salt Lake County Auditor.”
Steve Sokol, CPA, CIA, CFE, CHIAP
Internal Audit Project Manager, St. Jude Children's Research Hospital · Past President, IIA Salt Lake City Chapter
"As someone who has spent more than 25 years in the internal audit profession, I appreciate how meaningful it is to have a credentialed, experienced audit professional serving as a County Auditor.
Auditing is a specialized profession. Yet elected auditor positions are sometimes held by individuals who have little or no professional auditing experience. That makes Chris Harding’s background particularly noteworthy. He brings professional audit experience, credentials, and a commitment to the profession to the role.
I’ve also appreciated Chris’s involvement with the local IIA chapter. His engagement with other audit professionals demonstrates a willingness to collaborate, learn from others, support the profession, and stay current as the practice of auditing continues to evolve.
His office has taken concrete steps to strengthen its audit function, including implementing external quality reviews and achieving compliance with Yellow Book standards. Those are meaningful indicators of a commitment to professional standards, accountability, and continuous improvement.
Having an experienced audit professional in an elected auditor role is something I value greatly. Chris Harding’s approach demonstrates what can happen when professional auditing experience and public service come together."
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
"The work of the Salt Lake County Auditor's Office is too important to put into inexperienced hands. I have known Chris Harding for years. He not only has the audit credentials, he has the experience Salt Lake needs in its Auditor's Office."
Organizations
Utah Association of Certified Public Accountants
UA Local 140 - Plumbers, Pipefitters & HVAC/R
Governing Group PAC
Doers Network PAC
Utah Association of REALTORS®
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