South Salt Lake’s city council is currently in chaos after losing two members, leaving a power vacuum that could change how your tax dollars and local policies are handled. With major seats empty, the remaining council members have a lot of sway over the city's immediate future.
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Special elections or appointment processes to fill these seats will likely pull funds from the city's administrative budget.
Council members, potentially for meeting efficiency.
Residents who want to voice concerns.
Residents and business owners are concerned about potential changes to how the public can speak at meetings.
Residents were worried that the city might stop letting them talk about issues not on the official agenda. The Council agreed to keep the floor open for any 'City business.'
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