Jennifer Napier-Pearce, District 4

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Council Member Bio
Jennifer Napier-Pearce brings extensive experience in journalism, public policy, communications, and philanthropy to her service on the Salt Lake City Council.
She currently serves as chief of staff at the George S. and Dolores Doré Eccles Foundation, one of Utah’s oldest and largest philanthropic organizations. Before that, she was a senior advisor and director of communications for Utah Gov. Spencer Cox and spent more than two decades in journalism including serving as news director at KUER and the editor of The Salt Lake Tribune. She has a bachelor’s degree from the University of Utah and a master’s degree from Stanford University.
Raised in Magna, Utah, west of Salt Lake City, Jennifer is the first Tongan-American woman to serve on the City Council. She has lived in District 4 with her husband John Pearce for the past 15 years and they are the proud parents of two adult children and Minerva, an affectionate black lab mix.
Appointed on June 9, 2026, Jennifer is deeply honored to represent her neighbors in District 4 and is committed to listening with empathy, serving transparently, and bringing her whole heart to this role.