Summary
Tired of the city attorney being tied to the mayor's office? Councilmember Washington wants to hire a lawyer just for the council, giving them more independence. She's also looking for ways to make it easier for you to talk to your elected officials.
At a glance
- Total mentions
- 8
- Last 30 days
- 0
Last discussed Aug 4, 2026.
Impact analysis
The new council member will participate in setting the city's annual budget and tax policies.
The residents of Ogden benefit from a fully staffed and collaborative council.
Local residents who prefer city-level control over their tax dollars and local regulations.
Mentions & discussions (13)
City Council Induction Ceremony — 2026-08-04
The council focused on integrating a new member into the existing team. The goal is to ensure the new member gets up to speed quickly so they can vote effectively on current city issues.
City Council Work Session — 2026-07-21
The city is working to fill a vacant council seat. With 19 people applying, the council is focused on a fair and transparent interview process to pick the best person for the job.
City Council Special Council Meeting — 2026-07-21
The city is working to fill a seat on the council that will be vacated at the end of the month. This person will represent the entire city and help make decisions on the budget and local laws.
Mara Brown to step down as Ogden City administrator
Mara Brown to step down as Ogden City administrator Standard-Examiner
City Council Council Meeting — 2026-02-17
Residents expressed concern that state-level bills are overstepping local government authority and infringing on how cities manage their own resources.
City Council Work Session — 2026-02-03
Residents expressed interest in the process for choosing the Council Chair and Vice Chair. The council clarified that this is an internal process governed by established rules.
City Council Induction Ceremony — 2026-01-13
The addition of a new council member brings fresh perspectives to the city's leadership. The council emphasized the importance of representing all residents, including those who have historically felt unheard.
Ogden City Arts Advisory Committee - Jan 1, 2026
The committee is establishing its public meeting calendar for the year. This ensures that residents know when they can attend and participate in discussions regarding city arts initiatives.
Alicia Washington wants to see City Council take on its own attorney, seeks additional interaction between council and public
Alicia Washington wants to see City Council take on its own attorney, seeks additional interaction between council and public Standard-Examiner
Working together: White discusses Ogden City Council relationship with administration, economic development
Working together: White discusses Ogden City Council relationship with administration, economic development Standard-Examiner
Blair discusses relationship between Ogden City Council, administration
Blair discusses relationship between Ogden City Council, administration Standard-Examiner
Ogden City Arts Advisory Committee - Jan 1, 2025
The committee is making sure the public knows exactly when and where they meet so residents can stay involved in local arts planning.
Former four-term House Representative Jeremy Peterson appointed to Ogden City Council
OGDEN – The Ogden City Council voted Tuesday to appoint Jeremy Peterson as the council member to replace Shaun Myers. Peterson, a former four-term House representative for District 9, was appointed in the first round of votes, with support from Flor Lopez, Ken Richey, Vice Chair Dave Graf and Chair Richard Hyer. “Just like winning […]
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