A commissioner told the Utah County Commission that he had spoken with Dr. Scott Smith, a candidate recommended to the county by U.S. Rep. Mike Kennedy, and said the county Board of Health had unanimously recommended Smith for the position.

The commissioner described a phone conversation and said, “I was very impressed with him and his background. I think he'll be a great representative and the Board of Health unanimously recommended him. So, and I support that.” Another commissioner who said they serve with Smith on a separate board added, “He's wonderful.”

The comments were offered while commissioners were considering which items to hold on the regular agenda; the speaker said he did not need to hold the item but wanted to record his support. The meeting transcript does not show a formal confirmation vote on the appointment during the portion of the meeting provided.

No board appointment ordinance, resolution number or vote tally was recorded in the excerpted transcript. The commissioners’ remarks were limited to personal impressions and the Board of Health’s recommendation; no additional background materials for Dr. Smith were included in the spoken record provided.