A documented summary of votes cast by sitting Commissioners Victor Iverson (Seat B) and Gil Almquist (Seat A) — sourced from official Utah PMN meeting minutes, county press releases, and verified news reporting.
Important context: Washington County's three-member commission (Iverson, Almquist, and Chairman Adam Snow) votes overwhelmingly in unison. A review of official meeting minutes shows nearly every motion passes 3-0 unanimous. Documented dissents and split votes are rare — and noted explicitly below.
Washington County does not publish a consolidated roll-call vote index. The records below are sourced directly from the Utah Public Meeting Notice Site, county press releases, and verified news reporting.
The two incumbents on the 2026 ballot.
| Commissioner | Seat | First Elected | Up in 2026 | Primary Opponent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Victor Iverson | Seat B (at-large) | 2014 | Yes | Troy G. Belliston |
| Gil Almquist | Seat A (at-large) | 2018 | Yes | Bill Hoster |
December 15, 2025
The commission voted to REJECT an ordinance updating county code to comply with the new 3rd Congressional District boundaries ordered by 3rd District Judge Dianna Gibson under Proposition 4.
| Commissioner | Vote | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Victor Iverson | NO | Made the motion to deny |
| Adam Snow (Chair) | NO | Only other commissioner present |
| Gil Almquist | Not present | Stated opposition on record |
Outcome: Ordinance rejected. County legal counsel warned the commission this put Washington County out of compliance with state law.
All votes 3-0 unanimous (Iverson, Snow, Almquist all aye).
| Item | Description | Iverson | Almquist | Snow |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ord. 2025-1311-O | Rezone ~1850 W Mills Lane near Leeds from A-20 to PDR (Solara Communities, LLC) | AYE | AYE (2nd) | AYE (motion) |
| Res. R-2025-3631 | Solara 75 Planned Development Project Plan & Development Agreement | AYE | AYE | AYE |
| Res. R-2025-3632 | Reimbursement agreement with WC Flood Control Authority — Upper Santa Clara River Project | AYE | AYE (motion) | AYE (2nd) |
| Res. R-2025-3633 | Contract with Genasys for Emergency Management Software | AYE | AYE | AYE |
| Purchase | $18,000 Bi-Directional Amplifier for Emergency Services | AYE | AYE (motion) | AYE |
| Purchase | $19,306 Thermal Drones for Sheriff's Office | AYE | AYE | AYE |
November 2025
The commission, including Iverson and Almquist, voted to hold the county property tax rate flat for the 16th consecutive year. (Cities and school districts within the county have raised their rates independently.)
October 2021
The commission unanimously adopted a strict STR ordinance for unincorporated areas:
The County Commission adopted stricter rules than the Planning Commission had recommended. Preceded by a six-month moratorium on new STR licenses (May 2021).
Federal approval restored January 2026 after 30 years of effort and seven prior denials.
Both commissioners are longtime vocal supporters. Iverson, as commissioner, was a named party in litigation against the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service after a prior denial.
Both commissioners are publicly listed on the official endorser list for the Lake Powell Pipeline. Iverson is listed as Washington County Commissioner; Almquist is listed individually as Washington County Commissioner and owner of Gil Almquist Landscaping.
March 2021
Commissioners Almquist, Iverson, and then-Commissioner Dean Cox jointly applauded the Utah Legislature's passage of HB 297, which expanded county water-management authority.
March 19, 2024 · Almquist chaired the meeting.
| Item | Detail | Iverson | Almquist |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hurricane City funding | $100,000 for 1100 West corridor right-of-way | Made motion | Chaired |
| Ivins City funding | $604,000 for Old Highway 91 / Main Street / Western corridor right-of-way | Seconded | Chaired |
Both motions carried by unanimous vote (Mayor Hart abstained on the Ivins motion).
November 2022
Both commissioners voted to appoint Brittany McMichael as Interim Director of the Greater Zion Convention and Tourism Office following the departure of Director Kevin Lewis.
April 15, 2025
The commission, sitting as the Board of Equalization, unanimously approved property tax exemption matters and prior meeting minutes. Iverson, Snow, and Almquist all voted aye.
A review of 2024-2025 meeting minutes shows Iverson and Almquist consistently vote:
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| Source | What You'll Find |
|---|---|
| utah.gov/pmn | Official meeting minutes — every motion, who made/seconded, individual votes |
| washco.utah.gov/departments/commission | Current commissioner contact info |
| 2026 Meeting Schedule | 1st & 3rd Tuesdays at 4 PM, 111 E. Tabernacle, St. George |
| County YouTube channel | Full meeting video, e.g. April 21, 2026 meeting |
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