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American Fork · City Council

Council certifies election of Taylor, Holley and John

December 5, 2023, 4:00 p.m. · City Administration Building, 51 E. Main St.

Meeting as the Board of Canvassers, the council certified the Nov. 21, 2023 municipal election, declaring incumbent Clark Taylor and newcomers Tim Holley and Ernie John elected to the City Council. Turnout was 26.7%, with 5,225 ballots cast.

From the approved minutes.

In brief

1 item came up for a decision or discussion: 1 approved.

This write-up links 2 source documents.

5 members were present and 1 absent (Council Member Staci Carroll).

The previous City Council meeting was on November 28, 2023: Council rezones 5 acres near Utah Lake shoreline for industrial use

The next one was on December 12, 2023: Council accepts $2 million state grant for Boat Harbor, raises TSSD sewer fees and tables accessory building rules

Decisions at a glance

Agenda, item by item

  1. Item 1 · Other

    Canvass of Nov. 21, 2023 municipal general election

    Approved · 4-0

    City Recorder Terilyn Lurker presented the canvass. Results: Clark Preston Taylor 3,400; Tim Holley 3,160; Ernie John 2,772; Kenneth W. Sumsion 2,171; Jeff Shorter 1,979. Taylor, Holley and John won the three seats. 5,225 ballots were cast, 26.7% turnout. Shelton noted uncounted ballots were minimal and did not affect the outcome.

    • Taylor 3,400
    • Holley 3,160
    • John 2,772
    • Sumsion 2,171
    • Shorter 1,979
    • Ballots cast: 5,225 (26.7% turnout)

    Moved by Council Member Rob Shelton, seconded by Council Member Kevin Barnes. Vote: 4-0; Carroll absent

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