Mayor Patrick Dunlavy is a graduate of Tooele High School. He attended Utah State University on a Boys State Scholarship. He studied Business Administration with a minor in History.

The Mayor began his service with Tooele City in 1967 as a police officer, leaving the department after 11 years as the Lieutenant in charge of the Investigation Division.

After serving as the City Parks and Recreation Director for 2 years, Patrick was appointed the Tooele City Recorder. He served in that capacity for 23 years.

Patrick was elected Mayor in November of 2005.

The Mayor has been married for 39 years, has four children and four grandchildren.

Patrick is thrilled to be the Mayor of Tooele, "The Greatest City in Utah."