The West Jordan City Council has approved Ordinance No. 26-55 to amend the 2009 West Jordan City Code. According to the ordinance, the measure removes special business license requirements for employment agencies within the city.
The ordinance was passed by the City Council on October 27, 2026. The Council's vote for the measure included affirmative votes from Council Chair Jessica Wignall, Council Vice-Chair Kent Shelton, and Council Members Chad Lamb, Kayleen Whitelock, Annette Harris, Bob Bedore, and Zach Jacob.
Mayor Dirk Burton signed the ordinance on October 30, 2026. The document was presented to the Mayor by the City Council on October 30, 2026, and was attested by City Recorder Tangee Sloan.
The amendments specifically target Title 4, Chapter 2, Article Q of the City Code, which previously governed employment agencies. In the preamble, the City Council stated that it considered the impacts of this ordinance on family health, stability, and formation. The Council found the amendments to be in the best interest of the public health, safety, and welfare of West Jordan residents.
Prior to these amendments, employment agencies operating in West Jordan were required to secure a general business license and a special employment agency license. Agencies were also required to deposit a bond of $1,000.00 with the city treasurer, supported by two or more sureties, to cover potential damages from misrepresentation or fraud.
The ordinance became effective upon its publication as provided by law. A summary of the ordinance was published on the Utah Public Notice Website on November 2, 2026, as certified by City Recorder Tangee Sloan.
