Mayor

Maresa Tonioli Manzione was sworn in as Mayor of Tooele City on Monday, January 5, 2026, beginning her service leading the community she has long called home.

Prior to serving as Mayor, Maresa served on the Tooele City Council. She was first appointed to the City Council on January 8, 2021, to fulfill the remainder of Councilman Scott Wardle’s term following his resignation to serve on the Tooele County Council. She was subsequently elected and sworn into office on January 3, 2022, to serve a four-year term.

During her time on the City Council, Maresa served on numerous boards and committees, including the Arts Council Board, Employee Grievance Appeal Board, PAR Tax Board, Planning Commission Liaison, RDA Taxing Entity Committee, Redevelopment Entity Committee, Redevelopment Agency (Chair), and the Tooele City Water Special Service District.

Maresa is a graduate of Utah State University, where she earned a degree in business. She has also served on the Tooele County School Board and on local PTAs. She and her husband, David, are the parents of four children and the proud grandparents of three grandchildren. In her free time, Maresa enjoys hiking, running, and biking local trails, as well as supporting local restaurants.

Appointments with the Mayor

How do I schedule an appointment to meet with the Mayor?

The Tooele City Mayor has an open door policy and citizens are always welcome to stop by City Hall; however, we encourage citizens to contact the Mayor’s Office at 435.843.2104 to schedule an appointment to ensure that the Mayor is available and has sufficient time to spend with them.

Marriage Ceremonies

Mayor Manzione is happy to perform marriages (by appointment only). For an appointment, please call her office at 435.843.2104.
Mayor Winn will perform marriages during and after business hours, and on the weekends if she is available.
There is no charge for this service, but if the Mayor has to travel more than 20 miles there is a mileage reimbursement fee of the current IRS business mileage reimbursement rate.
You MUST have your Marriage License with you before the ceremony may be performed. You can get a Marriage License through the Tooele County Clerk’s Office.
By Utah State Law there must be two witnesses over the age of 18 present at the wedding ceremony.

Past Mayors

Mayor Debra E. Winn (2018 - 2025)

Mayor Debbie Winn is a lifelong resident of Tooele City and has always been deeply grateful for the opportunity to serve the community she calls home. From 2018 to 2025, she proudly served as the first female Mayor of Tooele City, a role she approached with dedication, compassion, and a strong commitment to the people she represented.

She is married to Tyler Winn, who was also born and raised in Tooele City. Together, they raised five children, all of whom are married, and today they are the proud grandparents of 19 grandchildren.

Debbie’s career in public service reflects her long-standing belief in giving back to the community. She served as the Executive Director of the Tooele County Chamber of Commerce for seven years and worked for four years as a lead worker at the Tooele County Senior Center. She also served on the Tooele City Council for five years (2013–2017), including serving as Council Chair in 2017. Throughout her years of service, Debbie made it a priority to remain accessible, to listen thoughtfully, and to lead with care and integrity.

Mayor Winn retired from public service in 2025, leaving behind a lasting legacy of leadership, service, and dedication to Tooele City.

Mayor Patrick Howard Dunlavy (2005 - 2017)

Mayor Patrick Dunlavy is a graduate of Tooele High School. He attended Utah State University on a Boys State Scholarship. He studied Business Administration with a minor in History. Mayor Dunlavy began his service with Tooele City in 1967 as a police officer, leaving the department after 11 years as the Lieutenant in charge of the Investigation Division. After serving as the City Parks and Recreation Director for 2 years, Patrick was appointed the Tooele City Recorder. He served in that capacity for 23 years. Patrick was elected Mayor in November of 2005 and began serving immediately after the election. He was reelected to 2 more terms. After serving 3 terms as Mayor, Patrick retired after 50 years of service with Tooele City, 12 of those years as Mayor. Patrick loved being the Mayor of Tooele, which he coined “The Greatest City in Utah.”

Mayor Michael R. Johnson (2005-2005)

Photo of Tooele City Mayor Michael R. Johnson.

Mayor Johnson served as an interim Mayor after Charlie Roberts, the current Mayor at the time, chose to leave office a few months before the end of his term. Johnson was the City Council Chairman at the time, and was temporarily appointed under the Tooele City Charter.

Mayor Charlie Roberts (1997-2005)

Photo of Past Tooele City Mayor Charlie Roberts.

Mayor Charlie Roberts was a Tooele City native. He served on the City Council until being elected for Mayor in 1997, where he served for two terms. During his time as Mayor, Roberts spearheaded the building of a new City hall, Library, Aquatic Center, Golf Course Clubhouse, and several City Parks. In September of 2005 he chose to resign as Mayor and take a job as a public information officer for the Utah State Tax Commission.

Mayor Grant L. "Bud" Pendleton (1994-1997)

Photo of Past Tooele City Mayor Grant L. "Bud" Pendleton.

Mayor Grant L. Pendleton was better known as Bud. He was born in Logan, Utah, but chose to spend the last 60 years of his life as a Tooele City Resident. During those 60 years, Pendleton was a member of the Tooele City Volunteer Fire Department. He also worked in the Tooele County Road Department and later on as the Tooele County Treasurer until he decided to run for Tooele City Mayor. Pendleton passed away in November 2024.

George Diehl (1983-1994)

Photo of Past Tooele City Mayor George Diehl.

George W. Diehl served as Mayor of Tooele City from 1983 to 1994. He was elected to three consecutive terms. Diehl began his federal career in 1941 and transferred to the Tooele Ordnance Depot in 1942. He retired in 1976 from his position as Executive Assistant to the Commander at the Tooele Army Depot. After retiring, he worked with the University of Utah Bureau of Community Development from 1978 to 1979, assisting Utah municipalities with land use, budgeting, and planning. In 1993, Diehl was invited to participate in the Moscow Conference on Chemical and Biological Arms Control, hosted by the President’s Committee on Chemical and Biological Convention Matters and the Russian Academy of Sciences. He also served on local boards and was a long-time member of the Elks and Eagles Lodges.

John Cluff (1982-1983)

Photo of Past Tooele City Mayor John Cluff.

John K. Cluff served as Mayor of Tooele City from 1982 to 1983. After his term, he continued to be involved in local government as a City Council member, contributing to city planning and development efforts. In 1995, he addressed the challenges of Tooele’s rapid growth, emphasizing the need for adequate water resources to support new housing. The following year, Cluff helped lead a redevelopment plan for 1,700 acres of surplus Army land, aiming to attract industry and strengthen the local tax base. He also chaired the County Tourism Advisory Board, where he worked to promote regional tourism and improve grant funding processes.

Oren Karl Probert (1981-1982)

Photo of Past Tooele City Mayor Oren Probert.

Oren K. Probert served as Mayor of Tooele City for less than one year before his death in office in 1982. Before becoming Mayor, he had extensive experience in business leadership and public service. After relocating to Tooele in 1980, Probert had previously managed chambers of commerce in Elko and Salt Lake City, contributed to the establishment of the Elko Travel Bureau, and served as president of the Utah and Nevada Chamber of Commerce Executives Association. He was involved in economic development initiatives and held honorary law enforcement positions in Elko and Tooele counties. His death concluded a career focused on community and civic activities in Utah and Nevada.

Douglas V. Sagers (1974-1981)

Photo of Past Tooele City Mayor Douglas Sagers.

Douglas V. Sagers served as Mayor of Tooele City from 1974 to 1981 and is believed to have been the youngest individual to hold that office in the City’s history. During his tenure, Tooele received state recognition for community improvement efforts, and he supported local programs such as Future Farmers of America. His time in office also included addressing administrative and personnel challenges within City government. After completing his term as Mayor, Sagers continued his public service at the state level, serving in the Utah House of Representatives from 2011 to 2022.

State of the City Addresses