Mayor Troy Walker
Mayor Troy Walker serves Draper in several ways, including conducting council meetings and appointing key city leadership positions and members of the many city committees and commissions. He also acts as the liaison to Draper’s Economic Development team, Community Engagement Committee, Mayor’s Youth Council, Peer Court and Appeals Board. Mayor Walker works closely with other city, county and state governments, representing Draper City’s interests and serving on several integral boards, including as President of the Utah League of Cities and Towns, the Advisory Board for Utah Transit Authority (UTA), the Point of the Mountain State Land Authority (POMSLA), POST Council (Peace Officer Standards & Training), Lone Peak Hospital Board, Wasatch Front Regional Council (WFRC) and Active Transportation Committee (ATC).
Before becoming Mayor, Troy served as a Draper City Council Member, Assistant District Attorney for the Salt Lake County District Attorney’s Office, and Co-Chair of Draper Days park events. Troy has received the Utah Mayor “Best of State” award twice.
In addition to his public service, he practices law full-time, focusing on personal injury, product liability, criminal defense, and trusts and estates. He earned his J.D. degree and Dispute Resolution certification from Willamette University College of Law and holds a Bachelor of Science in Accounting from the University of Utah, as well as a commercial pilot license.
As an avid mountain biker, he supports open space and trails in Corner Canyon. He enjoyed coaching his sons and continues sharing his love of sports by serving on the Pete Suazo Utah Athletic Commission (PSUAC).
Term expires January 2026