Mike Samson

Mike was elected in November 2008 and is currently serving a 4-year term which began January 2009.  Mike is a native of Garfield County having been born in Glenwood Springs on August 29, 1954.  He has lived in Rifle basically all his life, attending public schools, K-12 in Garfield RE-2 School District.  Mike graduated from Rifle High School in May 1972.  After graduating from Brigham Young University in 1979, Mike began his teaching career in August 1979.  He graduated from Western State College in 1988 with a Master’s Degree.  During his 25 years of service as a teacher in the Garfield RE-2 School District, he also served as volleyball, baseball and speech coach.  He was also the Student Council Sponsor during that time.

Mike served on the Rifle City Council during the boom and bust years, 1979-1983.  He was also selected to serve as the Mayor Pro Tem during those years.  After 25 years of teaching, Mike served as a High School administrator, namely the Dean of Students for 5 years.  Upon being elected as the Garfield County Commissioner for District 3, he retired after 30 years of service at Rifle High School.

Mike has been married to Janet for 30 years.  They have raised 7 children: Kathryn, Herb, Marilyn, Mikey (deceased), Stephanie, Steven and Sandy. 

Mike has always felt a closeness to the land and people of Garfield County.  This is his home.  He believes that one of the most important things that we must learn as individuals in this life is service to our fellow human beings.  He is honored to be blessed with a wonderful life and family and being fortunate enough to be elected by the good people of Garfield County to represent them as a County Commissioner.  He pledges to you, the citizens of Garfield County, to be honest, fair and worthy of your trust.  He looks forward to working together for a united Garfield County.

If you have any questions, comments or concerns, please give Mike a call.  He will be happy to visit with you at your home, office, ranch, farm, or business.  If you feel so inclined, you can visit Mike at his main office in the County Administration Building at the Garfield County Airport in Rifle or you can drop by and see him at the County Administration Building office located across from the Court House in Glenwood Springs. 

Mike believes we have a beautiful, wonderful and diverse county.  He looks forward to working together with the citizens for the betterment of all.