The South Ogden City Council approved several measures during a meeting on Oct. 6, 2026, including new procedures for filling mid-term vacancies. During the session, the council also elected Jeremy Howe as Mayor Pro Tem and reviewed updates for the 2025 resident survey questions.
During the council meeting, members adopted Resolution 26-28 regarding City Council mid-term vacancy procedures. The resolution was amended to include the correct name of Michael Howard and includes an option to allow candidate interviews via Zoom if the Mayor approves the circumstances in advance. Additionally, the council adopted Ordinance 26-08, which amends the city code to align vacancy procedures with Utah State Code.
In a work session prior to the main meeting, City Manager Matt Dixon provided an overview of the 2025 survey questions and the associated process. The council recommended that staff add a communications section to increase awareness of city happenings and include an event-specific list to gauge attendance.
The meeting included a proclamation for Weber State University Homecoming Week, which was declared to run from Oct. 11 through Oct. 17, 2026. Public comments were provided by Karin Petrovich regarding the Chimes View Construction Project, CJ Hernandez, and Dallin DeGroot, who brought a group of youth from the South Hights Ward for an education day.
The meeting was adjourned by Mayor Russ Porter at 6:29pm. The proceedings were certified by City Recorder Danielle Bedinelli on Oct. 20, 2026.
