Candidate Profile:

Taryn Stebleton has served in the Valley County Clerk and Recorder’s Office for four years. In that time, she has gained experience with payroll and certifying elections while working her way up to her current role as Deputy Clerk and Recorder.

Stebleton was born in Great Falls, but has roots in Valley County. Born to a pair of Hinsdale High School graduates, Stebleton has spent the majority of her adult life working and living in the area.

Stebleton began working at the Clerk and Recorder’s Office in 2014 and says it’s a job she is passionate about.

“I think experience is key to the job,” explained Stebleton, “Efficiency and accuracy is huge. There’s really no room for error, especially when everything is public information.” Stebleton pointed out that she has spent four years learning the job, and is still learning to this day. “Lynn [Nyquist] is really a great teacher, and is great to work for,” said Stebleton.

Pressed for comment, Nyquist described Stebleton warmly saying, “She is a very good employee, quick to learn and very ambitious.”

Stebleton’s opponent in the race for Clerk and Recorder is Ruth Dowell.