Orem council confirms Marc Sanderson as new fire chief in special meeting
July 7, 2020, 5:00 p.m. · Orem City Center, 56 North State Street (held electronically)
The City Council met in a special electronic meeting and unanimously consented to the appointment of Marc Sanderson as director of the Fire Department. He took the oath of office at the meeting.
From the approved minutes. Updated October 14, 2026.
Orem's mayor is a voting member of the seven-member council. The minutes count the six council members in each tally and record the mayor's vote beside it, so a council vote of 6-0 with the mayor voting yes is 7-0 with the mayor.
In brief
1 item came up for a decision or discussion: 1 approved.
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7 members were present.
The previous City Council meeting was on June 30, 2020: Orem council splits on Smiling Faces day care permit at 410 South Main Street, continues item to July 14
The next one was on July 14, 2020: Orem council approves Smiling Faces day care at 410 S. Main with cap of 83 children, after first motion for 100 fails
Decisions at a glance
| Item | Result |
|---|---|
| Appointment of Marc Sanderson as Fire Chief | Approved · 7-0 with the mayor |
Agenda, item by item
Appointment
Appointment of Marc Sanderson as Fire Chief
Approved · 7-0 with the mayor
City Manager Jamie Davidson recommended Marc Sanderson as Orem's next fire chief and said fire personnel from each station and the Police Department were present to show support. Mayor Richard Brunst said the city interviewed several candidates and described Sanderson's background in fire, police, nursing and flight services and training at Utah Valley University. Sanderson's stated vision was to make the department one of the best in the state by improving recruitment and retention and raising morale. Council members each welcomed him, and City Recorder JoD'Ann Bates administered the oath. Sanderson thanked former Chief Scott Gurney for his years of service.