I'm Dave Graf

Candidate for Ogden City Council District 4

I am excited to be a candidate for City Council in District 4. I have been a member of the City Planning Commission for 7 years, 2 of them as Chair. I am running because I believe Ogden is standing at the threshold of the next great phase of its storied history. I have a lot to offer in shaping this next phase. I believe in the power of community and the positive things we can create together.

Moving Ogden Forward

Meet

Dave Graf

My wife, Kim, and I together have four grown children and Lucy, our first grandchild. In our spare time, we enjoy our trails, bicycling, Alpine and Nordic skiing. We also enjoy the volunteer work we do to support our community.

About Me!

I have learned a great deal in my role as an Ogden Planning Commissioner. I have also learned a great deal about Ogden in my varied other roles in town.

As a member of the City Council, I will leverage my experience and passion to Move Ogden Forward so that all who live here can look forward to and enjoy a shared, bright future!

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Endorsements

"We have had the pleasure of working with Dave Graf over the past several years on numerous projects and programs within the Ogden community. Dave has served as a lead volunteer or board member to local non-profits like GOAL Foundation and Trails Foundation Northern Utah, and his excellent leadership in these organizations has been instrumental towards them realizing their strategic goals. In addition to Dave's varied community service, we feel strongly that his 7 years of experience on the Planning Commission and his three decades of small business leadership experience uniquely qualify him for City Council. Dave has demonstrated incredible integrity, professionalism, and creative thinking throughout his service to the community. Dave has a clear vision for a vibrant City, which includes sustainable economic development and redevelopment, as well as the need for a broad spectrum of housing options within the community. Dave's thoughtful leadership and experience are exactly what the Council needs, and we know this will contribute to a high quality of life for everyone who lives here.

We enthusiastically support Dave Graf for Ogden City Council - Greg & Jenny Scothern"

Endorsements

"It is our pleasure to endorse Dave Graf for City Council District 4 seat. Dave is an excellent communicator, consensus builder, friend, researcher, problem solver, and most importantly, an authentic listener. Dave is at a point in his life when he can be fully present in the opportunities and issues that Ogden faces.

Dave has excellent judgment and has honed his qualifications by building a successful small business of 32 years, serving on the Ogden City planning commission for 7 years, and providing numerous service hours to the community at large through his involvement with many organizations."

- Kym & Pete Buttschardt - Roosters

Endorsements

I support Dave Graf as he seeks election to the Ogden City Council. I have known Dave for several years as he has served on the Ogden City Planning Commission. Dave cares about the community and he loves Ogden. He made very thoughtful votes on the Planning Commission and took the responsibility seriously to choose what was best for Ogden in the long term. Being on the Planning Commission gives Dave an understanding of the development of Ogden and his past business experiences helps him see the broad picture of issues that face all of Ogden and not just special interests. This is an advantage for a city council member that represents you, the citizens of Ogden.

Greg Montgomery- Ogden City Planning Manager, retired