As of the town's 2026 meeting schedule published on September 3, 2026, Tom Nielson is a member of the Oak City Town Council. According to the council's 2026 annual conflict of interest disclosures, Nielson holds a seat on the council alongside Mayor Kirt Dutson and fellow council members Copeland Anderson, Shawn Gonder, and Jared Rawlinson. In addition to his legislative duties, Nielson is listed in the town's official directory, as of September 3, 2026, as being responsible for the cemetery and the water system.
Nielson’s involvement in town governance includes participating in various legislative actions. During a regular meeting held on June 18, 2026, Nielson voted in the affirmative to adopt the meeting's agenda. During that same meeting, he also voted to adopt the minutes from the town board meeting held on May 21, 2026. On July 25, 2026, during a special meeting held at the Oak City Town Hall, Nielson voted to adopt the agenda and voted in favor of adopting Resolution 2026-04, which updated the town's consolidated fee schedule. This resolution, according to the meeting minutes from July 25, 2026, included changes such as a new minimum monthly water fee of $40 and a $1,200 charge for new burials in the Oak City Cemetery for individuals whose zip codes are outside the 84649 area.
Nielson has also been present as a resident in broader regional discussions. On February 7, 2024, Nielson attended a Millard County Planning Commission meeting in Delta, Utah, where he was recorded as an Oak City resident. This meeting, according to the Millard County Planning Commission minutes, involved discussions regarding a conditional use permit application from Cal-Maine Foods, Inc. to allow for six additional onsite dwelling units for employees.
Residents encounter Nielson's work through regular town council meetings, which the town's 2026 meeting schedule states are held on the third Thursday of each month at 7:00 p.m. in the Oak City Town Hall conference room. His specific oversight of the cemetery and water system means that town business regarding these utilities is directly influenced by his role on the council. As of the town's 2026 meeting schedule, the council meets regularly to manage the municipality's affairs, including the adoption of ordinances and resolutions that affect local fees and land use.
What this means for Oak City
For Oak City residents, Nielson's role means that decisions regarding local water fees, cemetery regulations, and municipal resolutions are handled by a council member who is also responsible for the town's water and cemetery systems. His presence at council meetings on the third Thursday of every month provides a venue for residents to witness these legislative processes in action.
