Joy Petro is the current Mayor of Layton City, Utah. She has lived in Layton most of her life. She currently resides in the Gentile Street historical home she restored, receiving the State of Utah Excellence in Preservation award. She served as Chairman of the Board for the Layton Heritage Museum. Joy was raised in Layton by her parents, Sam and Donna Petro. She attended Layton schools and graduated from Layton High in 1979. Joy attended college at Weber State University. She served as the Area Coordinator for Layton City’s Emergency Preparedness program, and is CERT certified. She collects antiques, cars and restores homes. She is active in several different sports and is a diehard yard sale and auction enthusiast.