Sandy council elects Cyndi Sharkey chair and Alison Stroud vice chair, sets liaison assignments
January 6, 2026, 5:15 p.m. · Council Chambers, Sandy City Hall, 10000 Centennial Parkway, and Zoom
The new council elected Cyndi Sharkey chair and Alison Stroud vice chair, both through the first meeting in July 2026, and approved 2026 liaison appointments, including a 6-1 vote for Sharkey as the first Legislative Policy Committee liaison. It also met a proposed Parks and Recreation director as an information item and completed open meetings training. Mayor Monica Zoltanski was excused at 5:45 p.m.
From the approved minutes. Updated October 14, 2026.
Decisions at a glance
Agenda, item by item
Item 1 · Appointment
Election of council chair and vice chair
Approved
Cyndi Sharkey was elected chair and Alison Stroud vice chair, serving until the first meeting in July 2026, by unanimous voice vote. Brooke D'Sousa chaired the rest of the meeting.
Item 2 · Appointment
Mayor's recommendation of Ben Hill as Parks and Recreation director
Discussed
Mayor Zoltanski recommended Hill, who described his parks and recreation background. Council members asked questions. Information item; the mayor was excused at 5:45 p.m.
Item 3 · Presentation
Annual Open and Public Meetings Act training
Discussed
The council completed the required annual training.
Item 4 · Appointment
2026 council liaison appointments to committees (Resolution 26-01)
Approved · 7-0
Council Member Kris Coleman-Nicholl moved to nominate Cyndi Sharkey as the first Legislative Policy Committee liaison; it passed 6-1, with Aaron Dekeyzer opposed. Marci Houseman then moved to nominate Coleman-Nicholl as the second liaison; it passed 7-0. The resolution as amended passed 7-0.
Item 5 · Other
Closed session on real property and an individual's character or competence
Approved · 7-0
The council voted 7-0 by roll call to convene a closed session at about 7:44 p.m. and adjourn afterward.
What residents said
Council responsibilities
Rebecca Colley spoke about the oath of office ceremony and the responsibilities of the council.