Brett Anderson serves as the Mayor of Farmington, a municipality with a population of 24,531 as of 2020, according to the town knowledge base. In this capacity, Anderson acts as a primary contact for the city, with his office listed for public inquiries. Residents encounter his leadership through the various proceedings of the Farmington City Council, an entity that manages municipal business through public meetings and formal ordinances.
In recent months, the City Council has addressed several significant local matters under the governance of the council and the mayor. On June 17, 2026, the council met to consider Ordinance 2026-23, which was an ordinance enacting compensation increases for specific city officers, according to a public notice from the council. Following this, on August 7, 2026, the council moved to consider Ordinance 2026-28, which aimed to amend multiple sections of Title 10 Building Regulations to establish standards for when fire sprinkler systems are required in single family dwellings, according to a public notice.
Taxation and budgeting also remain central to the council's work. On August 18, 2026, the Farmington City Council held a public hearing regarding a proposed property tax increase for the 2027 fiscal year. According to a notice from the city, the proposed budget would have resulted in Farmington receiving an additional $285,108 in property tax revenue per year. The notice specified that the city was proposing to increase its property tax revenue, which would have seen the tax on a $790,000 residence increase from $654.36 to $686.94, or $32.58 per year. For a $790,000 business, the tax would have increased from $1,189.74 to $1,248.99, representing a $59.25 annual increase, according to the city's notice of proposed tax increase.
The council's agenda continues to cover a wide range of community developments and administrative duties. For a meeting scheduled for September 1, 2026, the agenda included a combined work session with the Planning Commission featuring land use training presented by Attorney Steve Noel. The regular session following the work session included discussions on culinary water restrictions and a proposed fee schedule change, as well as rezoning matters for the Avocet Subdivision. Other items on the agenda for that session included amendments to the ordinance vacating a portion of the Glovers Lane right-of-way and the consideration of the South Davis Greenway Final Report, according to the council's August 27, 2026, notice. The mayor also provides reports during these sessions, alongside the City Manager and other council members, as part of the standard governing body proceedings.
What this means for Farmington
For the residents of Farmington, Mayor Anderson's role involves overseeing complex budgetary decisions and regulatory updates. Whether the council is debating property tax increases or amending building regulations for fire safety, these actions directly impact the local economy and residential standards. Citizens can participate in these governance processes by attending meetings in person or virtually via Zoom.
