Mayor Ben Nadolski, who took office on January 2, 2024, brings extensive public sector experience to Ogden City. Before his mayoral service, he completed two terms on the Ogden City Council and spent 23 years with the Utah Division of Wildlife Resources (DWR). During his DWR career, he managed Northern Utah operations and led initiatives centered on wildlife management, habitat restoration, public administration, and policy development. Nadolski played a key role in launching the Ogden River Restoration Project and has supported several major community efforts, including youth sports development, the creation of Ogden’s “Untamed” Competitive Sports Club, improvements to 4th Street Ball Park, and the renovation of the Marshall White Center. He holds a Master of Science from Utah State University.