The Salt Lake County Republican Party has picked Rep. Adam Gardiner to become the next county recorder, likely putting an end to turmoil in recent months as details of the failing health of former Recorder Gary Ott and the office’s staff came to light.
Gardiner, of West Jordan, will serve in the position, which primarily handles real estate documents, through 2018. Ott’s family negotiated his resignation five years before the end of his term in 2022 after successfully petitioning a court to become his legal caretaker. The position will be on the November 2018 ballot.
Republicans rejected Ott’s former deputy, Julie Dole, who has been acting recorder since Aug.