Utah’s new public records chief is deciding cases twice as fast as the committee — but not everyone’s happy

After Utah’s records committee was disbanded, Lonny Pehrson, with the help of Monica Minaya, now hears all GRAMA appeals in the state.

(Trent Nelson | The Salt Lake Tribune) Lonny Pehrson and Monica Minaya in Taylorsville on Friday, Aug. 14, 2026.

(Trent Nelson | The Salt Lake Tribune) Lonny Pehrson and Monica Minaya in Taylorsville on Friday, Aug. 14, 2026.

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