Jack Dalene is listed as a member of the Ephraim City Council according to the 2025 Municipal Election results. As of the 2025 Municipal Election documents, Dalene was elected to a four-year term on the council. This election outcome placed Dalene alongside Loren Steck as one of two individuals elected to four-year City Council positions. The council's composition, as recorded in a public hearing notice published on April 28, 2026, included Dalene, Loren Steck, Dennis Nordfelt, and Anthony Beal.
Residents encounter the work of the council through various public notifications and community communications. For example, a public hearing notice published on April 28, 2026, announced that the Planning and Zoning Commission would conduct a hearing to discuss and possibly make a recommendation to the Ephraim City Council regarding a proposed amendment to the city code. This specific amendment concerned green space and amenities requirements for multi-family developments. The notice stated that if the Planning Commission recommended approval, the City Council was expected to review and possibly give final approval for the amendment regulations regarding short term rentals on Wednesday, May 20, 2026, at 7:00 PM at Ephraim City Hall.
Another notice, published on October 2, 2026, announced a public hearing regarding residential uses in recorded commercial subdivisions, residential uses on Main Street, and in all commercial zones. This hearing was scheduled for Wednesday, October 14, 2026, at 6:00 p.m. at Ephraim City Hall. The notice indicated that the Planning and Zoning Commission would conduct the hearing in accordance with Sections 10.04.060 and 10.20.060 of the Ephraim City Municipal Code. According to that same notice, interested parties could attend the meeting in person or electronically via zoom, provided they notified Ephraim City Staff prior to 3:00 p.m. on the day of the meeting.
In the December 2025 issue of the Ephraim City News, Council Member Dennis Nordfelt shared a message congratulating the winners of the recent municipal election. Nordfelt noted that Chris Larsen was elected as Mayor and that Loren Steck and Jack Dalene were elected as City Council members. Nordfelt reported that voter turnout for the municipal election was 51% of the registered voters of Ephraim. The newsletter, published on November 26, 2025, served as a platform for council members to communicate with the community during the holiday season.
As of the documentation provided, the Ephraim City Council is tasked with reviewing and potentially approving amendments to the Ephraim City Municipal Code. The council's members include Dalene, Steck, Nordfelt, Beal, and Bud Powell, who was recorded as being elected in 2026 with a 1.5-year term. The city's administration, which supports the council, includes a manager, a city planner, a treasurer, and several directors overseeing departments such as community development, public safety, and public works.
What this means for Ephraim
For the residents of Ephraim, the election of Jack Dalene to a four-year term ensures his participation in council decisions. Residents can track the council's legislative activities, such as amendments to the municipal code regarding green spaces or residential uses, by attending meetings at City Hall or through electronic platforms like zoom.
