I feel like my qualifications in accounting, knowing how the books run, knowing about the debts, knowing about the grants, all of that, is a benefit to Washington County residents because they know that we can keep things flowing and going in the right direction.” “It’s always been warm and welcoming to me. Why are you running for Washington County Clerk/Auditor? In this file photo, Susan Lewis is sworn in as Washington County’s new clerk/auditor, St. “There’s a lot more to this job than just the election,” Lewis said. In this position, she handles the county’s budget, conducts audits, determines the county’s annual property tax levy, runs the county elections and oversees the issuance of marriage licenses and passports, just to name a few of the position’s overall duties. Lewis was appointed to the clerk/auditor’s position by the Washington County Republican Central Committee in 2021 following the retirement of Kim Hafen. The topic of election integrity is one that has recently risen in prominence for some Washington County Republicans who dispute the results of the House District 72’s Republican primary race. George News spoke with the candidates and asked why they’re seeking the position, what qualifies them for the job and what their opinion on election integrity in the county is. Incumbent Susan Lewis and write-in challenger Patricia Kent are vying for the position as one candidate touts her experience and the other seeks to ensure elections in Washington County are secure from fraud. George, Utah, J| Photo by Mori Kessler, St. In this file photo, staff of the Washington County Clerk/Auditor’s Office engage in a routine post-election audit, St. GEORGE - From running county elections to setting local property tax rates and issuing marriage licenses, the Washington County Clerk/Auditor’s Office is a busy place and its chief officer is up for election this year.
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