Sandy council debates adding campaign sign rule to voluntary fair campaign pledge, interviews Planning Commission alternates
January 10, 2023, 5:15 p.m. · Council Chambers, Sandy City Hall, 10000 Centennial Parkway, and Zoom
In a work session the Sandy City Council held a first reading of Council Member Cyndi Sharkey's proposed amendments to the voluntary Pledge of Fair Campaign Practices, reviewed legislative priorities for the 2023 state session and interviewed two candidates for Planning Commission alternate seats, with advice and consent set for Jan. 17. No votes were taken apart from convening a closed session.
From the approved minutes. Updated October 14, 2026.
Decisions at a glance
Agenda, item by item
Item 2 · Other
First reading: amendments to the Pledge of Fair Campaign Practices
Discussed
Council Member Cyndi Sharkey introduced her request to add to the pledge, which is voluntary for candidates; her materials included a proposal on campaign signs after candidate filing. After lengthy discussion, the city attorney and council attorney advised on municipal sign ordinances and suggested the council review the current sign ordinance. Members gave Sharkey feedback and no motion was made.
Item 3 · Presentation
2023 legislative session preview
Discussed
Evelyn Everton, a city consultant, reviewed legislative priorities, including affordable housing, short-term rentals, the Great Salt Lake, public safety, homelessness and public notice requirements, and a handout listing contracted lobbyists and their focus areas.
Item 4 · Appointment
Interview of Dave Hart for Planning Commission alternate
Discussed
Mayor Monica Zoltanski introduced Hart, an architect who has served as a Salt Lake City planning commissioner. Hart described his background and council members asked questions. The council will consider appointments for advice and consent Jan. 17.
Item 5 · Appointment
Interview of Jim Edwards for Planning Commission alternate
Discussed
Edwards described his experience, knowledge of the city and community involvement, and council members asked questions.
Item 6 · Other
Closed session on an individual's character or competence
Approved
The council voted to convene a closed session in the Council Conference Room at about 8:50 p.m. and adjourn immediately afterward. The notes give no tally.
What residents said
Campaign signs and fair campaign pledgeProperty tax changesPlanning Commission appointments
Bruce Blanchard supported Sharkey's campaign sign proposal and opposed state consideration of eliminating property taxes. Dawn Sidwell and Aaron De Keyser opposed the pledge amendments, citing private property and First Amendment rights, and an emailed comment read at Sharkey's request opposed changing the pledge in an election year. Anita Bennet, Susan Richardson, Steve Van Maren, De Keyser and Blanchard supported Jim Edwards for the Planning Commission.