Bret Millburn, a former Davis County commissioner, is running to reclaim a seat on the county commission.

Millburn filed with no party preference for Davis County Commission Seat B in the Tuesday, Nov. 3 general election. He faces Republican Susan Lee.

Millburn said on his campaign website that he is not running to represent a political party. "He's running to represent every resident of Davis County," the site states. "Because county government should work for all of us."

Candidate information

  • Name: Bret Millburn
  • Party: No Party Preference
  • Office sought: Davis County Commission, Seat B
  • Election date: Tuesday, Nov. 3, 2026
  • Residence: Centerville (grew up in Bountiful)
  • Education: Associate's degree in general studies, Brigham Young University-Idaho (1988); bachelor's degree in psychology, Weber State University (1993)

Experience and public service

Millburn previously served as a Davis County commissioner from 2007 to 2019, according to BallotReady profile data.

That prior tenure is the centerpiece of his pitch to voters.

Beyond county government, Millburn said on his campaign website that he held multiple positions at the 2002 Olympic Winter Games in community outreach, planning and budget, and federal relations. He also said he worked as a staff member at the Utah State Auditor's Office.

More recently, Millburn worked as a business and economic development consultant at Davis Technical College in 2019 and as a business development consultant from 2019 to 2021, according to BallotReady. He served as assistant city manager at Draper City from 2021 to 2024.

On the issues

Millburn's campaign website highlights three priorities. Each position below is the candidate's own stated view.

Fiscal responsibility: Millburn said every dollar the county spends belongs to taxpayers. "Davis County faces serious financial decisions," his website states. He argued that experience helps avoid costly mistakes. He offered no specifics.

Growth and land use: Millburn acknowledged growth is coming to Davis County and said the question is whether the county will manage it wisely. His site did not outline specific zoning proposals or development plans.

Political independence: Millburn is running without a party label. He said county government should work for all residents, not a political party.

Endorsements

The following endorsement appears on Millburn's campaign website:

  • Ken Romney, mayor of West Bountiful

Candidate positions and biographical details in this profile are drawn from Millburn's campaign website, LinkedIn profile and BallotReady data. The Bountiful-Farmington Record did not interview the candidate for this profile.