The Perry City Council is accepting applications to fill a midterm vacancy on the council, according to a November 10 notice. The seat will be vacant as of January 4, 2027, and the appointment is intended to fill the remaining term of an exiting council member until January 2, 2028.
Interested individuals must submit an application, a declaration, a conflict of interest statement, and other related documents to fill the vacancy. All submissions must be received in person by the City Recorder or a Deputy Recorder at Perry City Hall, located at 1950 S. Highway 89, Ste. A, no later than 5:00 p.m. on Wednesday, November 25, 2026.
Candidates must meet specific qualifications for appointment, including being a United States citizen and a registered voter of the municipality. Additionally, applicants must have been a legal resident of the municipality for 365 days preceding the date of appointment and must maintain a principal place of residence within the municipality and the district represented during the term of office.
In accordance with the Utah Constitution, individuals convicted of a felony, treason, or a crime against the elective franchise, or mentally incompetent individuals, may not hold office until their right to hold elective office is restored by statute.
The City Council is scheduled to hold a public meeting to fill the vacancy on Thursday, December 10, 2026, at 7:00 p.m. in the Council Chambers at Perry City Hall. During this open meeting, the Council will interview each qualified person whose name was submitted before voting on the interim appointment. Attendance is mandatory for candidates.
