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Salt Lake City Council Appoints Jennifer Napier-Pearce to Fill District 4 Vacancy

SALT LAKE CITY, June, 9, 2026 – The Salt Lake City Council has appointed Jennifer Napier-Pearce to represent District 4, which includes the Downtown area. Council Member Napier-Pearce was chosen after several rounds of voting and was sworn in immediately after. 

“We are pleased to welcome Jennifer to the Salt Lake City Council. Her appointment followed a thoughtful and deliberative process, and we are grateful to all who applied.” said Council Chair Alejandro “Ale” Puy. “Their willingness to serve is a testament to the spirit that makes this community strong. We look forward to our new Council colleagues’ contributions and encourage everyone to continue sharing their voices and help shape Salt Lake City’s future.”

Council Member Napier-Pearce will serve as the District 4 representative for the remainder of the term, which concludes on January 3, 2028. The District 4 seat will also appear on the ballot in the 2027 Municipal elections. 

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