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MINUTES OF THE SALT LAKE CITY COUNCIL
Monday, January 5, 2026
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The City Council of Salt Lake City, Utah, met on Monday, January 5, 2026 at the Salt Lake City
Library located at 210 East 400 South, SLC, 84111, in the Urban Room.
The following Council Members were present:
Victoria Petro, Daniel Dugan, Chris Wharton, Darin Mano, Sarah Young, Eva Lopez Chavez,
Erika Carlsen
The following Council Members were absent:
Alejandro Puy
Present Legislative Leadership:
Jennifer Bruno – Executive Director, Lehua Weaver – Deputy Director, Nick Tarbet – Deputy
Director
Present Administrative Leadership:
Mayor Erin Mendenhall, Rachel Otto – Chief of Staff, Jill Love – Chief Administrative Officer
Present City Staff:
Mark Kittrell – City Attorney, Keith Reynolds – City Recorder, Stephanie Elliott – Minutes &
Records Clerk
The meeting was called to order at 12:00 p.m.
MINUTES OF THE SALT LAKE CITY COUNCIL
Monday, January 5, 2026
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A. Oath of Office Ceremony
Summary:
Council Member Victoria Petro was sworn in and stated intent to serve the citizens of Salt Lake
City for another term and to leave a legacy for future generations.
Council Member Chris Wharton was sworn in, read a letter addressed to a family member, and
stated dedication to supporting future generations in Salt Lake City.
Council Member Erika Carlsen was sworn in, thanked family and friends for their support, and
pledged to serve Salt Lake City to the best of available abilities.
Council Member Sarah Young was sworn in and expressed gratitude to community members
and City employees for their continued dedication and efforts to maintain Salt Lake City as a
safe place to live.
MINUTES OF THE SALT LAKE CITY COUNCIL
Monday, January 5, 2026
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Meeting adjourned at 1:10 p.m.
Minutes Approved: February 17, 2026
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City Council Chair – Alejandro Puy
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City Recorder – Keith Reynolds
Please refer to Meeting Materials (available at https://data.slc.gov by selecting City Council
Meeting Information) for supportive content including electronic recordings and comments
submitted prior to or during the meeting. Websites listed within the body of the Minutes may
not remain active indefinitely.
This document along with the digital recording constitutes the official minutes of the City
Council Formal meeting held Monday, January 5, 2026 and is not intended to serve as a full
transcript. Please refer to the electronic recording for entire content pursuant to Utah Code §52 -
4-203.
Alejandro Puy (Feb 19, 2026 14:33:58 MST)
January 5, 2026 Oath of Office Minutes -
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Final Audit Report 2026-02-19
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"January 5, 2026 Oath of Office Minutes - Approved" History
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