Communications department code amendments (Title 4)
Amendments to Title 4 creating a city Communications function. The council heard a first reading May 12, 2026 for a Division of Communications and on June 2 adopted Ordinance 26-48 as amended, creating a Communications department.
- Where it stands
- Approved
- Type
- Code change
- Location
- Citywide
- Applicant
- Council Member Marci Houseman
Every hearing and vote
May 12, 2026 · City Council
First reading: Division of Communications in Administrative Code Title 4
Discussed
Council Member Marci Houseman proposed amending Title 4, Chapter 4 and adding Chapter 8, citing Utah Code 10-3b-203. She said the city attorney's legal memo arrived at 4:30 p.m. that day and requested a review by the council attorney. Discussion was lengthy and several members praised the communications team. The council expressed support for a second reading.
June 2, 2026 · City Council
Ordinance 26-48: Title 4 amendments creating a Communications department (second reading)
Approved with conditions
Council Member Marci Houseman presented a revised ordinance after multiple legal reviews, initially proposing a division-level position subject to advice and consent. Members discussed organizational structure, advice and consent, budget impacts and organization-wide communication, and the mayor and administration commented. Adopted as amended, creating a department rather than the division in the title, by roll call; breakdown not listed. The council recessed 8:00 to 8:10 p.m.