Monday, June 2nd, local business leader and longtime Utah County resident Zack Stratton officially declared his candidacy for Mayor of Vineyard.

For the past several months, Zack has spent time meeting with neighbors, friends, and community members across Vineyard—listening to concerns, discussing the city’s future, and exploring how local government can better reflect the priorities of the people.

“I’ve been incredibly grateful for the outpouring of encouragement and support,” Zack said. “From honest conversations in living rooms to discussions with longtime residents, it’s clear Vineyard is ready for a new kind of leadership—one that listens, one that’s transparent, and one that respects the hard-working taxpayers who make this city great.”

Zack is the CEO of Stratton Landscape Group, a Utah-based company he founded while attending BYU and expanded after earning his master’s degree in business management from UVU. Under his leadership, the company has grown into one of the largest landscaping firms in the region, with award-winning projects—including city parks, commercial spaces, and temple grounds for The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints.

Zack recently made headlines for leading a successful referendum to stop a $35 million city hall project he believed was rushed and disconnected from public input. In just one week, over 500 residents joined the effort, prompting the City Council to cancel the project.

Zack and his wife Rachael, along with their four children, have called Vineyard home for the past four years. A fifth-generation Utah County native, Zack is continuing a family legacy of public service, community leadership, and civic involvement.

As Mayor, Zack says his focus will be clear:

• Fiscal responsibility

• Transparent decision-making

• Smarter growth and infrastructure planning

• Respect for citizens and their right to be heard

Zack is looking forward to continuing the conversation with Vineyard residents through a robust campaign.

“This campaign isn’t about politics—it’s about people. It’s about preserving what makes Vineyard special and building a future we can all be proud of,” Stratton said.