The Holden Town Council serves as the municipal governing body for the municipality of Holden. According to official public notices, the council conducts various duties ranging from budget adoption to hearing public comments on local issues. These meetings are held at the Holden Town Hall, which is located at 185 S. Main Street.
Meetings are scheduled for various times, such as 7:00 p.m. on June 10, 2026, and July 15, 2026. The council's agenda typically follows a structured format. According to the July 15, 2026, agenda, standard proceedings include the Pledge of Allegiance, prayer, and roll call, followed by the approval of minutes from previous meetings. The council also handles the payment of payroll, reimbursements, and bills, as well as petitions, remonstrance, and communications.
Members of the council and various officers provide reports during these sessions. According to the August 12, 2026, agenda, the council receives reports from several individuals regarding specific town departments. These include Tamara Dallin, who reports on roads and landfill; LaRee Stephenson, who reports on parks and recreation; David Wood, who reports on electric; Mike Bleazard, who reports on water; and Mayor Matt Stephens, who reports on the cemetery and employees.
During these sessions, the council addresses significant financial and administrative matters. For instance, a notice for a meeting on June 10, 2026, stated that the council would hold a public hearing to receive public comment concerning the 2026-2027 fiscal year budget and then proceed to adopt that budget. In that same meeting, the council intended to revise the 2025-2026 electrical budget to add funds from the electrical PTIF to fund the new electric meters.
Other business items handled by the council include planning and land use, fire department matters, and water-related issues. For example, the July 15, 2026, agenda included a water hearing for public comment and a discussion regarding a water rate increase and an amendment to an owner-engineer agreement. The council also addresses miscellaneous items and may hold closed meetings if needed.
Residents can engage with the council through public hearings and meetings. If individuals require special accommodations, such as auxiliary communicative aids and services, they should notify the town clerk, Caralee Wood, at 435-795-2213, in compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act.
What this means for Holden
Residents can participate in local governance by attending council meetings at the Holden Town Hall. These sessions provide opportunities to offer public comment on important matters like the municipal budget or water rates. By engaging with officials like the town clerk or attending scheduled hearings, citizens play a direct role in the decision-making processes that shape the Holden municipality.
