Ogden council appoints Eric Young as police chief on 7-0 vote
January 12, 2021, 6:00 p.m. · Electronic meeting via Zoom
The Ogden City Council met by Zoom on Jan. 12, 2021, with a 4 p.m. joint work session and a 6 p.m. special council meeting. The council approved the appointment of Eric Young as police chief, 7-0, and a joint proclamation for a Martin Luther King Jr. Day of Service. The work session covered a proposed annexation on Glasmann Way and the city's annual housing and community development performance report.
From the agenda and city or news reports of the results; minutes not yet posted. Updated October 14, 2026.
Decisions at a glance
| Item | Result |
|---|---|
| Appointment of Eric Young as police chief | Approved · 7-0 |
| Martin Luther King Jr. Day of Service proclamation | Approved · 7-0 |
| Proposed annexation, 4753 Glasmann Way (work session) | Discussed |
| Fiscal Year 2020 Consolidated Annual Performance and Evaluation Report (work session) | Discussed |
| Redevelopment Agency closed session | Approved · 7-0 |
Agenda, item by item
Item 4a · Appointment
Appointment of Eric Young as police chief
Approved · 7-0
The council considered the mayor's appointment of Eric Young as Ogden's police chief. The results document says input was received and the appointment was approved.
Item 3a · Other
Martin Luther King Jr. Day of Service proclamation
Approved · 7-0
A joint proclamation declared Jan. 18, 2021, as Martin Luther King Jr. Day of Service in Ogden.
Annexation
Proposed annexation, 4753 Glasmann Way (work session)
Discussed
In the 4 p.m. work session the council received a presentation on a proposed annexation at 4753 Glasmann Way. No action was taken; the annexation ordinance was introduced Jan. 19.
Budget
Fiscal Year 2020 Consolidated Annual Performance and Evaluation Report (work session)
Discussed
The work session agenda included the city's annual performance and evaluation report on federal housing and community development funds. The results document records no action.
Other
Redevelopment Agency closed session
Approved · 7-0
The Redevelopment Agency, which is the council sitting as its board, voted 7-0 to adjourn into a closed executive session.