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Sandy · City Council work session

Sandy council holds budget priorities workshop for FY 2026

January 14, 2025, 5:15 p.m. · Council Chambers, Sandy City Hall, 10000 Centennial Parkway, and Zoom

The Sandy City Council held a budget priorities workshop to set high-level priorities for FY 2026 and later years, led by facilitator Matt Dixon. The mayor tied her priorities to Connect, Protect and Create, including competitive employee pay, Fire Station 31, Public Works Phase 2 and economic development. No votes or dollar amounts were recorded, and the council adjourned at 9:11 p.m.

From the approved minutes. Updated October 14, 2026.

Decisions at a glance

Agenda, item by item

  1. Item 1 · Budget

    Council budget priorities workshop (matter 25-016)

    Discussed

    Council Members Marci Houseman and Zach Robinson proposed the workshop to set high-level council budget priorities for FY 2026 and beyond. Matt Dixon, described in the minutes as a city manager (once as South Jordan's and once as South Ogden's, which the source does not resolve), facilitated a roundtable. Mayor Monica Zoltanski discussed priorities tied to Connect, Protect and Create: competitive employee pay, Fire Station 31, Public Works Phase 2 and economic development. CAO Shane Pace cited increased revenue from renegotiated contracts and fees and the need for state mitigation funds for the medically vulnerable people shelter. Administration and department heads left about 5:40 p.m. The council took a break from 7:14 to 7:20 p.m. No votes or dollar amounts were recorded.

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