December 2021 | Vol. 7 Iss. 12
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SIX WOMEN TO SERVE ON SSL CITY COUNCIL By Bill Hardesty | b.hardesty@mycityjournals.com
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n Nov. 16, South Salt Lake Mayor Cherie Wood and the South Salt Lake City Council acting as the Board of Canvassers, met to accept and approve the 2021 Municipal General Election results. Only 29.75% of eligible voters casted a ballot. This means that less than a third of eligible voters determined the future direction of the city. Mayoral results Mayor Wood won her fourth term as mayor. She gathered 1,777 votes (58.2%). A newcomer to city politics, Jake Christensen, collected 678 votes (22.2%), and Council Member Shane Siwik gathered 596 votes (19.5%). This was the first time SSL used ranked choice voting. While some voiced concern about the process before the election, the system worked. Thereby avoiding the expense of holding a primary election. Wood said of her win, “I ran for re-election on the continued commitment of building on the successes of the past 12 years. Investing in people, maintaining great neighborhoods and celebrating South Salt Lake resonates with voters. Residents like what they see and feel a part of our thriving community.” Campaigning was a positive event for Wood. “The opportunity to meet residents on their front porch enriches me personally and professionally. To hear their ideas, concerns and needs is civic engagement at its finest.” Wood said it is an honor to serve the residents and businesses of South Salt Lake. While citing that “the city’s successes have been great,” Wood added, “there is much work to be done to keep our city on the move.” The mayor says her “to-do list” for the next four years is based on her past 12 years. “My first three terms focused on large projects, developments and initiatives,” Wood said. “We are a city of quality neighborhoods, each with its own character and needs. I am looking forward to focusing on creating SSL City Council will now have six women serving the council. (Bill Hardesty/City Journals)
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