Holladay council names Emily Gray mayor pro tem, 6-0, and receives open meetings and fraud risk training
January 9, 2025, 6:00 p.m. · City Council Chambers, 4580 South 2300 East, Holladay
The council voted 6-0 to appoint Council Member Emily Gray mayor pro tem. A work meeting covered open and public meetings training, a fraud risk assessment score of 340 out of 395, council travel policy and progress on 85% to 90% of 2024 retreat goals. The council then met in closed session from 7:00 to 7:28 p.m. The minutes record the mayor voting with the council members, so tallies include him.
From the approved minutes. Updated October 14, 2026.
Decisions at a glance
| Item | Result |
|---|---|
| Resolution 2025-01: Appoint Emily Gray mayor pro tem | Approved · 6-0 |
| Work meeting: council policies, county liaison and 2024 retreat goals | Discussed |
| Closed session | No action · 6-0 |
Agenda, item by item
Item IV · Appointment
Resolution 2025-01: Appoint Emily Gray mayor pro tem
Approved · 6-0
Names Council Member Gray mayor pro tem.
Item V.a · Presentation
Work meeting: open and public meetings training
Discussed
Covered notice and agenda requirements, electronic meetings, minutes and recording retention, text messages among a quorum, ethics, disclosures and the $50 one-time gift exception.
Item V.b · Presentation
Work meeting: fraud risk assessment
Discussed
The score rose from 320 to 340 out of 395. Cash handling is minimal, with July 4 the largest cash date.
Item V.c-e · Other
Work meeting: council policies, county liaison and 2024 retreat goals
Discussed
The council discussed its travel policy (Council Member Gray believed three members, not two, would attend the national convention). Progress was reported on 85% to 90% of 2024 goals, and the 2025 retreat was tentatively set for February 20.
Item VI · Other
Closed session
No action · 6-0
The council voted 6-0 to enter closed session from 7:00 to 7:28 p.m. The minutes do not state the subject.
What residents said
Sidewalk gaps and lighting in northern HolladaySpeeding on the hill from Wasatch Boulevard to 2300 East
A resident raised disconnected sidewalks and limited lighting in northern Holladay and submitted a map. Another asked about speed control on the steep hill from Wasatch Boulevard down to 2300 East, where he reported speeds of 50 to 60 mph; the mayor said it is a state road, with enforcement likely the best option, and members suggested roundabouts or physical barriers.