About Karece Thompson
My Story
My name is Karece Thompson, and I understand the challenges many families in our community face. Growing up, I experienced homelessness, and my single mother worked hard to raise me while overcoming difficult circumstances including domestic violence. When I moved to Utah, I had just one bag of clothes. I enrolled at the Clearfield Job Corps Center, where I studied, worked hard, and graduated. That experience gave me the determination to build a better future. I am a proud dad and husband who believes in Clearfield
- Completed Clearfield Job Corps with a certification from the Home Builders Institute in Facilities Maintenance.
- Took advanced training in Texas, graduating from Gary Job Corps with a certification from the University of Oklahoma in Residential Child and Youth Care Practitioner
- Returned to Clearfield Job Corps to work as a residential counselor, mentoring at-risk youth through struggles I once faced. I served for eight years working with youth, building their resilience and guiding their futures
- Appointed by Governor Gary Herbert to the Substance Use Disorder Counselor Licensing Board (2020-2024)
- Currently working at the Utah State Treasurer’s Office, focused on strengthening the financial security of families across Utah
- Proudly serving my second term on the Clearfield City Council as an independent, community-driven advocate
- I believe in small government that serves the people by upholding freedom of speech. Ensuring all opinions are welcomed, so every resident has a chance to use their voice to shape our community
- Leadership Values: I lead with authenticity, listen with empathy, and act with courage.