Holladay council will not pursue ranked-choice voting this year; hears Local Link and Justice Court plans
February 16, 2023, 5:30 p.m. · Mt. Olympus Room, 4580 South 2300 East, Holladay
In a work meeting with Council Member Ty Brewer excused, the consensus was that Holladay will not pursue ranked-choice voting for this election. The council also heard a multi-city Highland Drive transit plan, a proposed Justice Court services agreement with Millcreek to begin by July 1, 2023, and a community renewable energy update. The only vote was to adjourn.
From the approved minutes. Updated October 14, 2026.
In brief
4 items came up for a decision or discussion: 3 discussed and 1 no action.
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5 members were present and 1 absent (Council Member Ty Brewer).
Residents raised low-hanging abandoned wires.
The previous City Council work session meeting was on February 2, 2023: Holladay council approves budget amendment and storm drain property purchase, 6-0
The next one was on April 6, 2023: Holladay council rezones 5025 South Highland Drive to C-2 and approves development agreement, 5-0
Decisions at a glance
| Item | Result |
|---|---|
| Ranked-choice voting | No action |
| Justice Court services agreement with Millcreek | Discussed |
| Community renewable energy agreement | Discussed |
| Legislative update | Discussed |
Agenda, item by item
Item 2 · Presentation
Local Link transit presentation
Discussed
A Salt Lake City transportation engineer described a multi-city north-south transit route along Highland Drive, to be built in stages so partners can pursue funding.
Item 3 · Other
Ranked-choice voting
No action
The city recorder presented pros, cons and costs. Members discussed campaign cost savings, youth engagement and ballot elimination from incomplete rankings. Consensus was not to pursue ranked-choice voting this election; no formal vote.
Item 4 · Contract
Justice Court services agreement with Millcreek
Discussed
Services would begin by July 1, 2023. Millcreek would fund one new employee for one year, and building changes for meeting space were proposed. No amounts were given.
Item 5 · Other
Community renewable energy agreement
Discussed
A recent survey found 7 in 10 residents likely to participate. Full costs and the state agreement with Rocky Mountain Power are not yet set; the next step is deciding on signing the utility agreement.
Item 6 · Other
Legislative update
Discussed
Legislation on land use, subdivisions and a proposed penalty for cities not participating on moderate-income housing was reviewed, with most time on a proposed police-related change.
What residents said
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