Kendalyn (Keyes) Harris
was raised in Bountiful, Utah, the daughter of Cozette and the late Karl Keyes. After graduating from Viewmont High School, she earned bachelor’s degrees in Political Science and Communications from the University of Utah. That same year, she married Bountiful native James Harris — and yes, they’ve long since made peace with the Viewmont–Bountiful High rivalry.
During college, Kendalyn interned at the Utah State Legislature for two Representatives and was elected President of the Senate in the Utah Intercollegiate Assembly. She also worked as a traffic reporter and weekend DJ for 107.5 “The End,” served as Station Manager for K-UTE 1620 AM, sat on the University Student Court, and was even crowned Homecoming Queen.
In 1997, Salt Lake City Mayor Deedee Corradini appointed Kendalyn to the Community Development Block Grant Board, where she served until 2001. She later worked as an Olympic Housing Rental Coordinator with Coldwell Banker during the 2002 Winter Games and as an Office Supervisor at the University of Utah Hospital. While living in university housing, she was elected Finance Chair of the University Student Apartments before moving back home to Bountiful in 2005.
Kendalyn’s passion for civic involvement deepened when she was elected President of the Davis County Republican Women, a role that connected her with community leaders and local issues. As a Nonpartisan Caucus Education Ambassador, she gave presentations on how citizens can engage in politics at the grassroots level and later served two years on the Utah Republican Party’s State Central Committee.
She has also been active in her community through volunteer service — from serving as a PTA President and church volunteer to canvassing neighborhoods for voter registration drives and helping with local campaigns.
For the past twelve years, Kendalyn has been honored to serve Bountiful — eight years on the City Council and four years as Mayor. She’s worked hard to be a voice for residents, to listen, and to keep government focused on the essential services that matter most — clean water, safe neighborhoods, reliable utilities, and well-maintained parks and roads — all while keeping taxes and fees as low as possible. She has been a champion for local business and has encouraged economic development in Bountiful
Kendalyn values her strong partnerships with the 15 Davis County mayors and the relationships built across the region.
Kendalyn and James have been married for 28 years and have four children, ages 18 to 25. They love living in Davis County, where they’ve made lifelong friends at soccer games, band concerts, and community events.
shes the best
John Doe