The Murray City Municipal Council approved multiple items during a meeting held on Tuesday, October 20, 2026. The proceedings, conducted by Pam Cotter, included a vote on electrical service rates and the appointment of trustees for the city's deferred compensation plan.
During the session, the council passed an ordinance amending several sections of the Murray City Municipal Code related to electrical service rates. The amendment impacted sections 15.20.145 through 15.20.250 and followed presentations by Greg Bellon and Matt Youngs. This ordinance passed with a 5-0 vote.
Additionally, the council approved a resolution to designate and appoint revised trustees for the plan assets of the Murray City Deferred Compensation Plan & Trust. G.L. Critchfield presented this business item, which also passed with a 5-0 vote.
The council also addressed a consent agenda item presented by Mayor Hales. Members voted 5-0 to confirm the Mayor’s reappointment of Roxanne Cowley to the History Advisory Board. Her term is set from October 2026 through October 2029.
During the opening ceremonies, the council included a special recognition for Caden Thomas, who serves as the Facilities Maintenance Supervisor. Thomas was recognized as the Murray City Employee of the Month by Mayor Hales and Pam Cotter.
Public meetings at the Murray City Council Chambers, located at 10 East 4800 South, can be viewed via live stream at www.murraycitylive.com or via Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/Murraycityutah/. For those requiring special accommodations for hearings or visual impairments, the office of the Murray City Recorder can be contacted at 801-264-2663, ideally with two working days of notice. TTY services are available via Relay Utah at #711.