Gay Lynn Bennion

Gay Lynn Bennion is an American politician currently serving as the mayor of Cottonwood Heights, Utah. In November 2020, she was elected as a member of the Utah House of Representatives from the 41st district, and she assumed office on January 1, 2021. In November 2025 she was elected as mayor of Cottonwood Heights, Utah, defeating incumbent Mayor Mike Weichers.

Early life and education Bennion was born in Salt Lake City and raised in Holladay, Utah. She earned a Bachelor of Arts degree in English from Brigham Young University.

Career Bennion has worked as a volunteer teacher. Since 2013, she has been the education director of the Women's State Legislative Council of Utah. She was elected to the Utah House of Representatives in November 2020, defeating Republican Jaren Davis with nearly 57% of the vote. She assumed office on January 1, 2021, succeeding Marie Poulson. She is a member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints.