Cheryl Burgan for Mantua City Council

Mantua: Where Our Roots Run Deep and Our Future Grows Together

About Cheryl:

My name is Cheryl Burgan and I’m running for Mantua City Council. I’m a wife, mother of five wonderful children, mother-in-law to an amazing daughter-in-law, and a social worker. I’ve lived in Mantua for the past five years and have spent nearly my entire life in Box Elder County. I grew up in Perry, graduated from Box Elder High School, and earned my bachelor’s degree from Utah State University.

Some of my fondest childhood memories are of visiting friends in Mantua and spending time in this beautiful valley. Today, I’m grateful to call Mantua home, where I live with my husband, three of our children, three dogs, and eight chickens. I enjoy gardening, playing musical instruments, and sewing. You’ll often find my family working in the yard, out on the lake, or walking through town.

I’m deeply involved in my community, church, and—above all—my family. I love Mantua, its people, and I’m committed to protecting its small-town values while working to ensure a bright future for all residents.

Community Involvement & Leadership

Cheryl is deeply committed to serving her community through active involvement on a wide range of boards, committees, and volunteer projects.

She currently serves on several committees and councils, including:

First District Victim Rights Committee
Box Elder Criminal Justice Coordinating Council (CJCC): Formed to coordinate and improve components of the criminal justice system in the county.
Box Elder County Emergency Management Committee
Children’s Justice Center Advisory Board
Members First Credit Union Supervisory Committee: Oversees management practices and procedures to safeguard members' assets.

Locally, Cheryl has volunteered many hours on the Dane’s Park Committee, contributing to landscaping and beautification efforts that enhance this valued community space. She has also served on the Mantua Ordinance Review Committee, where she worked to review and update local ordinances, ensuring compliance with state laws and promoting fair, effective governance.

Through her wide-ranging service, Cheryl has consistently demonstrated her dedication to the well-being, safety, and future of Mantua and the greater Box Elder community.

Experience:

Cheryl is a dedicated public servant and long-time advocate for families and victims of crime. She currently serves as the Victim Services Director at the Box Elder County Attorney’s Office, where she works closely with crime victims throughout the legal process. She has experience writing grant proposals and managing grant reporting. Cheryl also assists local law enforcement with crisis intervention and death notifications, providing compassionate support during life’s most difficult moments.

In addition to her victim advocacy work, Cheryl is Box Elder County’s Child Forensic Interview Specialist. In this role, she conducts specialized interviews that help law enforcement investigate crimes against children, ensuring that young victims are heard and protected.

Cheryl’s 28-year career includes 14 years with the Utah Division of Child and Family Services (DCFS), including seven years in Child Protective Services. During that time, she worked alongside local detectives to investigate child abuse cases and help vulnerable families.