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Salt Lake City Interviews Applicants to Fill District Four Seat
The Council will interview eligible applicants during a public meeting on June 9.
SALT LAKE CITY, Mon., June 8, 2026 – The Salt Lake City Council will interview applicants for the vacant District Four seat at its Tues., June 9 meeting. 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, and the seat will be on the ballot in the 2027 Municipal elections.
What
Interviews for the Council District Four appointment
During the interviews, each applicant will be given three to five minutes to provide a verbal presentation on topics of their choice:
- Applicants must be present in person.
- To ensure equal time for each applicant in round 1, there will not be Q&A or dialogue with Council Members.
- The Council will randomly assign the order of presentations by drawing names at the start of the meeting.
After hearing from each applicant, the Council will vote and the applicant who receives four or more votes will be appointed. If a single applicant does not receive a majority vote, the top two applicants will move on to a second round interview before a final vote and possible “coin toss” in the event of a tie.
Who
The Salt Lake City Recorder’s Office, City Council and eligible District Four applicants.
Where
Salt Lake City & County Building, 451 S. State Street. Please visit the meeting page to view ways to access and participate in the meetings.
When
Tues., June 9 at 7 p.m. If needed, the Council will continue the interview and selection process on Thursday, June 11, which is the deadline to fill the vacancy. Once selected, the appointee will be sworn in by the City Recorder the same evening.
For more information and to sign up for email updates, please visit link.slc.gov/D4Vacancy. Please reach out to our office with any additional questions.
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About Salt Lake City:
Salt Lake City Corporation is the municipal government for Utah’s capital city. The Mayor is the chief executive and the City Council is the legislative body. Committed to providing outstanding public services, fostering community engagement, and promoting innovation, Salt Lake City Corporation is dedicated to creating a city that thrives and reflects the values of its diverse residents. For more information, visit slc.gov.
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. For more information, visit slc.gov/Council.