Dirk Burton
Term: 2020-2024
Dirk Burton is the 14th Mayor of West Jordan, Utah. Born and raised in neighboring city Kearns, Dirk later moved to West Jordan where he and his wife raised six children. After living in this great city for more than two decades, they now consider West Jordan their permanent home.
In 2016 Dirk became a Council Member for West Jordan’s fourth district. Being a voice for the people and serving his community pushed him to run for Mayor. In January 2020 Dirk became the City’s first strong Mayor.
Dirk was appointed to the airport advisory board in 2020, he continues to serve on the Chamber of Commerce, Utah State Electricians Licensing Board, Salt Lake County Council of Governments, Western Growth Coalition, Jordan River Commission and Association of Municipal Councils.
When Dirk is not in a committee meeting or working at City Hall – he is promoting community involvement in local scout groups, spending time with his family, and touring West Jordan neighborhoods on his bike or Segway getting to know the residents he loves to serve.
The Mayor loves to meet with people! Call 801-569-5100 or email mayor@westjordan.utah.gov to schedule an appointment.
October 2021
October is Fire Safety month. While fire safety may be something we often think about when this time of year comes around or when we see something on the news, fire safety is always top […]
September 2021
New census numbers from 2020 are in and they show that our great City of West Jordan is growing – we’re now the third largest city in the State of Utah. SLC is largest, West […]
August 2021
Congress passed The American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA), which designated COVID recovery funds to communities throughout the nation. Although funds afforded to West Jordan are less than those of many other metropolitan areas, they are […]
