Comment on Judge rules troubled County Recorder Gary Ott’s family, not his aide, will serve as his legal guardian, at least temporarily

Third District Court Judge Bruce Lubeck affirmed Friday that Salt Lake County Recorder Gary Ott’s family will be his temporary guardian as the court continues weighing who will permanently oversee his care and finances. An independent attorney at the hearing said Ott’s secretary and former caregiver, Karmen Sanone, has controlled Ott’s finances since 2014. Sanone objected to an emergency court order granting custody of the man, who numerous documents show is suffering from mental health problems...