Jeff Mathews
For Morgan County Commission
Strong Conservative Values. Protecting Property Rights. Planning Growth Responsibly. Keeping Morgan County Rural.
“I believe that together we can preserve our rural character which is the hallmark of what makes Morgan so special.”
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My Priorities
✔ Preserve Morgan Valley's rural character
✔ Prevent high-density rezoning
✔ Protect property rights
✔ Plan responsibly for future growth
✔ Improve public notice for developments
✔ Treat every resident respectfully
✔ Keep residents informed
✔ Be accessible and responsive
✔ Support responsible business and light industry
✔ Preserve our gun range and county amenities
Why I'm Running
“Morgan County is a beautiful place. Its rural character, close community, and beautiful open spaces are rare to find and well worth preserving. I am running to help preserve the rural nature of Morgan, to limit future development so that any additional growth is well-planned with foresight and input from the residents, and to ensure that our county government listens and is responsive to our community. I want to see Morgan County remain beautiful, do all I can to help improve the quality of life here, and focus on what the residents want.”
Meet Jeff Mathews
I am a husband, father, Realtor, small business owner, and proud Morgan County resident who believes in preserving the values and rural character that make Morgan such a special place to live. Throughout my career, I have worked in retail, real estate, property management, law, healthcare compliance, and business consulting, giving me a practical understanding of the challenges facing families, businesses, and local government.
Public service has been an important part of my life for more than two decades. I served as a Planning Commissioner for the City of Costa Mesa, California, where I helped guide responsible growth for a city of more than 120,000 residents. I also chaired the city's Homeless Task Force, leading efforts that connected homeless individuals and veterans with housing, care, and family support. I later served as an elected representative on the Orange County GOP Central Committee, helping improve transparency and accountability within the organization.
Since moving to Utah, I have continued my commitment to serving others. I recently completed four years on the Utah Title & Escrow Commission, serve on the Morgan Valley Historic Preservation Committee, and am a board member for Olive Crest, a nonprofit dedicated to supporting foster families, adoptions, and victims of child trafficking. I am also a fifth-degree black belt and enjoy teaching karate right here in Morgan.
My wife, Shannon, and I are proud owners of the Morgan Mercantile, where we enjoy serving our community and supporting local businesses. With graduate degrees in business and law, extensive leadership experience, and a deep love for Morgan County, I am committed to protecting property rights, preserving Morgan's rural heritage, planning responsibly for future growth, and ensuring county government remains accessible, respectful, and accountable to the people it serves.
Experience & Public Service
Planning Commissioner
Airport Land Use Commissioner
Utah Title & Escrow Commissioner
Morgan Valley Historic Preservation Committee
Homeless Task Force Chairman
Olive Crest Board Member
Credit Union Board Member
GOP Central Committee
Education
MBA
Pepperdine University
Juris Doctor
University of La Verne College of Law
Bachelor of Arts
UC Irvine
History