The Council will interview eligible applicants during a public meeting on June 9.
SALT LAKE CITY, Mon., May 18, 2026 – The Salt Lake City Recorder’s Office is accepting applications from District Four residents interested in serving on the City Council. Applications must be submitted in person by Monday, June 1, 2026, at 5 p.m. All eligible residents passionate about making a difference are encouraged to apply.
WHO
The Salt Lake City Recorder’s Office, City Council, and Interested District Four Residents.
WHAT
Applications for the Council District Four Appointment.
Whenever a vacancy occurs on the Council, state law requires the remaining Council Members to select a qualified replacement within 30 days. The selected applicant will represent District Four for the remainder of the term. The District Four seat will be on the ballot in the 2027 Municipal elections.
To be eligible, an applicant must meet the following criteria:
Be a registered voter.
Have resided in Council District Four for at least 12 consecutive months immediately before the appointment date and maintain district residency throughout the term.
Under the Utah Constitution, certain individuals (mentally incompetent, convicted of a felony, convicted of treason, or a crime against the elective franchise) may not hold office until the right to hold elective office is restored under Utah law.
If selected for the vacancy, the applicant cannot be employed by Salt Lake City.
Applicants must also submit a Conflict of Interest disclosure form as part of their application.
WHERE
Salt Lake City & County Building – The City Recorder’s Office, 451 S. State Street, Room 415
The City Recorder manages the application process before the Council’s review and interview process. For application questions, call the Recorder’s Office at 801-535-7671 or visit www.slc.gov/midtermvacancy.
WHEN
Applications must be submitted to the Recorder’s Office in person by Monday, June 1, 2026, at 5 p.m. The Recorder’s Office is open to the public from 8:30 a.m. – 5 p.m. Monday through Friday (closed on holidays).
Process & Application Information
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About The Salt Lake City Council
The Salt Lake City Council is the seven-member legislative branch of Utah’s capital city. The Council sets Salt Lake City’s overall policy direction and allocates resources via the adoption of annual budgets and ordinances. The Council also serves as the Board of Directors for Salt Lake City’s Community Reinvestment Agency, the Local Building Authority, and the Board of Canvassers.
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Lehua Weaver
801-647-5822
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CouncilMedia@slc.gov
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