Rick Meyer

The red dirt of San Juan County is deep in my soul. Growing up in Blanding, I have always wanted to raise my family in what I call paradise. Blanding is watching the sunrise over the mountains in Colorado and the setting sun over Elk Ridge, with the Blue Mountain reaching out to me.
After graduating from San Juan High School in 1980 and serving a mission for the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints, Little Rock Arkansas Mission, I knew in my heart that that I must attend Utah State University. This decision was without a doubt inspired by God, because there at USU I met the love of my life, Jonna Lancaster, from New Jersey. 36 years later she is as beautiful as the day we met.
San Juan County keeps calling.
In 1985, we moved to Utah Valley, where I attended and graduated from Brigham Young University in 1988 with a Bachelor’s of Science Degree.
Many adventures and events since that time (such as raising five great kids) has given me the following work experience:
I worked one and a half years for the State of New Jersey Department of Labor. I worked in an open office with 30 other persons collecting disability and unemployment taxes from employers. Wow.
Next, I became a health inspector working for Utah County Health Department for one year.
Answering San Juan County’s call.
In 1991 it happened! I with my family moved back to Blanding, and haven’t looked back since.
I worked for 24 years as the public health inspector, serving all over San Juan County. Then in 2015, the new San Juan Public Health Department was created and I become the Environmental Health Director.
One of my goals is to write a book about 30-plus years as a health inspector. It has been a ride.
When you meet me, I have an optimistic attitude. This comes from helping hundreds of people over these many years have better lives, helping them achieve their goals and dreams.
Life is always good.
So when Greg Adams, the current county assessor, told me that he was retiring at the end of this year, I asked myself, “Why not?”
Having been a scout master (twice) and a farmer/small cattle rancher, I have a major rule of thought.
“If you don’t try, you won’t do, and if you don’t do, you will never know.”
Knowing state laws and regulations, having been a certified asbestos and lead-based paint inspector for 26 years, and in speaking to Greg Adams about being an assessor, I know that I am capable and able to do the work that will be required.
I know San Juan County from Spanish Valley to Navajo Mountain, from LaSal to Aneth. I love San Juan County. This is home base for me and my family.
At this time I am asking for your support. Please vote for Rick D. Meyer, June 30 for County Assessor.
Thank you San Juan County.

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