Mitch Ricks was listed as a Council Member for Brian Head Town according to undated documents provided by the municipality. According to the town's own website, each Council Member is elected by the voters of Brian Head Town to serve a four-year term. The documents note that the Council Members work toward the goal of making Brian Head Town a resort destination Town.
Residents can encounter the work of the Town Council through various public channels. According to the town's undated information on council meetings, the Brian Head Town Council meets on the 2nd and 4th Tuesday of each month, beginning at 1:00 PM. These meetings take place at the Brian Head Town Hall Council Chambers, which is located at 56 North Highway 143. The documents state that the Town Council is required, as elected officials, to post an agenda for all meetings along with minutes that are taken and recorded at each meeting. The Town Clerk is responsible for the posting of these agendas and the taking of minutes.
In addition to physical meetings, the town has provided ways for the public to participate electronically. According to undated town records, electronic meetings were added in 2020 through the use of Zoom Meetings. These meetings allow the Council and the public to participate electronically, which the town states has provided benefits for those who are unable to physically participate in meetings. When joining a Zoom meeting, participants are placed in a waiting room until the host joins each attendee. The town asks that attendees identify themselves on their devices so the Council and staff know who they are. During these sessions, public participants are muted but may use the "raise hand" icon if they wish to be heard. If the Mayor or Chair chooses to recognize a person wishing to speak, staff will unmute that individual for comment. The town requests that public comments remain short to ensure an efficient meeting.
Public input is a structured part of the process for both the Town Council and the Planning Commission. According to the town's undated documentation, there is an agenda item specifically for public input that allows any member of the public to comment on non-agenda items. These comments are limited to three minutes. Furthermore, the Town Council and Planning Commission hold public hearings when required by law, which typically includes amendments to the Town budgets or the Land Management Code. Detailed information regarding public hearing notices can be found in the "Government" tab under the sections for "Public Hearings" and/or "Legal Notices" on the town's website.
For those seeking more information, the town provides several avenues for communication. According to the town's undated website, an agenda application is available for download and can be emailed to nleigh@bhtown.utah.gov. If a resident requires additional information regarding a Council agenda or wishes to be placed on an agenda for an item to be considered by the Town Council, they are instructed to contact the Town Clerk at (435) 677-2029 at least one week prior to the meeting. Agendas are also posted in three physical locations within Brian Head: the Town Hall, the Post Office, and The Mall.
What this means for Brian Head
For the residents of Brian Head, the presence of a Council Member like Mitch Ricks indicates a structured local government where voters elect officials for four-year terms. Through regular meetings and electronic participation via Zoom, the town provides multiple ways for the community to engage with the legislative process and the management of the resort destination Town.
