West Valley City
Jerry Thompson is an experienced building official with a career spanning over two decades in various roles within municipal building departments. Currently serving as Chief Building Official for West Valley City since July 2015, Jerry also previously held the position of Deputy Building Official. Prior to this, Jerry was the Building Official for North Salt Lake City from September 2002 to June 2015 and worked as a Building Inspector in Ogden, Utah, from May 2000 to June 2003. Jerry holds a degree in Construction Management from Weber State University.
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West Valley City
Economic development has continued to be a priority for West Valley City's leaders. Business parks like Lake Park Corporate Center, West Ridge Commerce Park, Decker Lake Business District and Metro Business Park include corporate headquarters, regional offices and world-wide distribution centers for companies like Verizon Wireless, Frito Lay, Backcountry.com, United Parcel Service (UPS) and Discover Card. Economic development activities in the heart of the city include a complete redevelopment of Valley Fair Mall, and an all-new transit oriented development, Fairbourne Station. West Valley City has long celebrated its cultural diversity. The 2010 Census Report estimated the size of the non-white community at almost 35 percent. Fulfilling the dream of former Mayor Gearld L. Wright, the city broke ground on the Utah Cultural Celebration Center in 2002, creating a space where cultures could come together to celebrate with one another. Since opening, the Utah Cultural Celebration Center has hosted hundreds of cultural events. Recreation opportunities abound in West Valley City. Two golf courses and more than 20 parks provide ample green space, while the 96,000 square foot Family Fitness Center and the Harman Senior Recreation Center provide recreation and fitness activities for all ages.