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Key legal guidance Pace gave the council and staff

- City property and equipment: State law forbids using city property, city‑provided phones, computers, email or office space for campaign purposes. Pace advised candidates and city employees not to conduct campaign business on city equipment or on city time.

- City time and employee participation: City employees may not use city time to participate in campaigns; statute permits employees to use their lunch hour off the premises for political activity. Elected officials should clearly separate city duties from campaign activity and avoid mixing the two at public events.

- Public materials and recent state law (House Bill 551): Pace described a new state law enacted in the last legislative session that restricts certain mass communications in the 60 days before a primary or general election. The bill prohibits billboards and mailed mass communications within that 60‑day window that prominently feature a candidate’s photo or name (or use a font size larger than other content). A “mass communication” is defined as printed material mailed to more than 500 recipients in a calendar year (cumulative). Pace noted the law applies to mailed materials; posting the same content online is not covered by the bill’s printed‑mail threshold.

- Use of staff and requests for information: City departments should treat candidate requests for information consistently. If a request is campaign‑related, staff should decline to perform campaign research on city time and may instead provide the information through formal public‑records procedures.

- Endorsements and uniforms: Employees and officials retain personal political rights but should avoid implying city endorsement. Pace warned that city employees should not appear in official uniforms in campaign photos, and candidates should not use city staff or resources to promote a campaign.

- Ballot names and affidavit requirement: A recently enacted law requires that a candidate’s name appear on the ballot as the legal name unless the candidate files an affidavit and signatures showing they are commonly known by a different name.

Council members and staff asked clarifying operational questions; Pace recommended staff consult the written FAQ he circulated. He also advised departments to ask requesters whether materials are for campaign or city purposes and to use that answer to guide compliance.

Public comments

During public comment, resident Craig Ulrich asked about language on the city’s election website stating “candidates may begin campaigning unofficially now” and raised concerns about signs already placed that he said belonged to Mayor Monica Zoltanski. Ulrich referenced Resolution 23‑05c (Sandy City pledge for fair campaign practices) and asked how voluntary pledges and signage should be handled in practice. Patricia Jones, another public commenter, addressed trade and tariffs in the broader public‑comment period and expressed support for national trade policies; her remarks were outside the attorney briefing but part of the same public comment period.

No enforcement actions were taken at the meeting; Pace instructed staff and council on how to avoid violations and to follow the statute and recent legislative changes when city resources or mass mailings are involved.","mediaType","Video","parentTitle","Sandy - April 1, 2025 Sandy. City Council Meeting - Apr 02, 2025","oneSentenceSummary","City Attorney Lynn Pace briefed the council April 1 on legal limits for employee political activity, use of city resources, and new limits on campaign mailings and billboards (House Bill 551). Public commenters asked about a local fair‑campaign pledge and signs appearing before the filing period.","taxTitle","Sandy, Salt Lake County, Utah","taxId",2944,"location","headline","","shortSummary",{"_33":76,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":77,"_41":78,"_43":79,"_45":80,"_47":81,"_49":82,"_51":83,"_53":84,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":85,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":86,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":68,"_72":73,"_74":73},6613549,"Sandy Fire presents 2024 annual report: 9,430 calls, new station and equipment on the way",3175,3524000,6699000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=2869976-d708cd818d0dd9f432bdfc24a2b546a1&start=3524&end=6699","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/2869976-d708cd818d0dd9f432bdfc24a2b546a1/thumbnail_3524000.jpg","/articles/6613549/Sandy/Salt-Lake-County/Utah/Sandy-Fire-presents-2024-annual-report-9430-calls-new-station-and-equipment-on-the-way","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6613549-01d7b9ca36d3f8cce7d14afdc114c897/orig.mp4?Expires=1771144940&Signature=ZeHWyPWje9nlNBmUXB~Q2AhbfPIf8u70RctKyImleDsc6GFLmq9MWVfn5yfYDc8BkD3MkSBuJAXmScW6me6HViEHY2GevqsZqm8-9-Lb1A254ojv5zWbuVLRN1anjYiDiSOtqwHuleTB5fcwHBhs~dttCpvyNMmZLHaDWOd~OL~3AYfFMT9eWzNNNiKWh~bDHbIPRi7Ad0eU0e1CRZ-RaGCXj9LBcmUM9xXgdGKEhDHV2~yGmaC4pZZsBwfuF1nHOCtgIOiTjQ~AKvUBmj0D7GAZu38khh7gOU-2~LQlsu7qaL1aUvFEBn5SwDHbNt3NGFjhC1pOcRpPV26dhZBPmA__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","Fire Chief Ryan McConaughey and senior department staff presented Sandy Fire Department’s 2024 annual report at the April 1 city council meeting and highlighted a record call volume, new equipment acquisitions and the department’s updated organization and training efforts.

Chief McConaughey said the department is completing construction on a new fire station and invited the council to a top‑out ceremony scheduled for April 8 at 11 a.m. He also noted delivery of two new engines, two new ambulances, upgraded radios and new cardiac and hazardous‑materials monitors.

Deputy Chief Mike Bullock reported operational statistics: Sandy Fire handled a record 9,430 calls in 2024, about 77 percent of which were medical responses. The department transported roughly 45 percent of patients it treated — a figure Bullock said is consistent with other agencies in the Salt Lake Valley.

Other highlights from the report

- Training and personnel: Department personnel logged more than 29,000 hours of training in 2024. The department completed promotions and new hires, added two deputy chiefs as recommended in a recent management study and continued recruiting through the Salt Lake City academy.

- Prevention and community outreach: Fire prevention staff reached about 7,000 students with age‑appropriate education programs and interacted with roughly 6,000 people through community courses such as CPR, babysitting classes and CERT. The department’s prevention social‑media channels have roughly 65,000 followers.

- Special teams and equipment: The department updated technical‑rescue ropes and self‑rescue systems, replaced outdated HAZMAT monitors and suits, and acquired new extrication tools for multiple stations.

Council members asked operational questions during the presentation. Council Member Cindy Sharkey asked why the “canceled en route” category is large; department staff said those calls often include incidents where another agency or closer unit resolves the incident before Sandy crews arrive, though the department will analyze dispatch and cancellation types further.

The council received the report for information; no formal vote was required.","Sandy Fire Chief Ryan McConaughey and deputies presented the department’s 2024 annual report April 1, reporting a record 9,430 calls (77% medical), completion of major equipment purchases and a new fire station due to top out next week.",{"_33":88,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":89,"_41":90,"_43":91,"_45":92,"_47":93,"_49":94,"_51":95,"_53":96,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":97,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":98,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":68,"_72":73,"_74":73},6613554,"Zions Bank economist warns tariffs and policy shifts raise uncertainty; advises budget caution for cities",1979,629000,2608000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=2869976-d708cd818d0dd9f432bdfc24a2b546a1&start=629&end=2608","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/2869976-d708cd818d0dd9f432bdfc24a2b546a1/thumbnail_629000.jpg","/articles/6613554/Sandy/Salt-Lake-County/Utah/Zions-Bank-economist-warns-tariffs-and-policy-shifts-raise-uncertainty-advises-budget-caution-for-cities","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6613554-f07315f54717f0da5033489417ae636f/orig.mp4?Expires=1771144940&Signature=YdGs5Zvhqo~E6DBrqMY-II5ogQuA0rIBZxJOkuStdAHj-1Iyzd69HJcnvHTPmBB~FT0nZmDnolx91Haz513aFPxNx1L14hEq7HAZ7jnvkQRV~RS4dwhGjGZ8pO-1eCGk0mj2406g3fadvyyTgv80NXlLP~SJ9N6WxlD~wIRWb1aaiOEmO7fJp8gr0InTH03ZZWE6nLYveLC2pBsHl0jWj3BFq2wJ3DXcvJrHn8GBEQzKFlGewp9znTNjW-YyALkavbVzlCbV4h0NG~PnoDCiTSzc0fXTdEPI-jTWqmIhELjJhygUAtHxRdbC4rVCtPZOd7swjNFCG2~T3VaZAMoRqw__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","Robert Spendlove, senior economist at Zions Bank, told the Sandy City Council on April 1 that upcoming reciprocal tariffs and broad federal policy shifts are raising uncertainty and increasing the probability of an economic downturn, though he did not make recession his baseline projection.

Spendlove said the immediate unknown is the scope of tariffs the federal administration might impose; he summarized options under consideration as a flat across‑the‑board tariff, a country‑grouping approach, or a granular list of tariffs applied by product line. “We don't really have a lot of certainty or a lot of understanding about exactly how this is going to move forward,” he said, adding that higher tariffs would raise the U.S. average tariff to levels not seen since the mid‑20th century.

Why it matters: tariffs, large fiscal changes and deregulation all work together to change prices, trade relationships and business expectations. That mix affects household purchasing power, local retail sales (a major source of municipal sales tax revenue), and the timing of decisions about hiring and construction.

Key points from Spendlove’s presentation

- Tariff scenarios: He discussed proposed tariff structures the administration was weighing, noting possible carve‑outs for certain energy products and staggered implementation for items such as automobile parts. He highlighted previous administrations’ tariff history to frame potential economic effects.

- Monetary policy and markets: Spendlove noted the Federal Reserve had held the federal funds rate near 4.3 percent amid the uncertainty. He described a distorted yield curve and stressed-market volatility that complicate forecasting. “It feels like we're back in the spring of 2020,” he said of the current heightened uncertainty.

- Consumer and lending signals: Spendlove pointed to falling consumer confidence and rising credit‑card delinquencies as soft signs of strain, while noting that hard data — GDP, employment and inflation measures — lag and have been less reliable in the short term. He said mortgage rates had been roughly in the mid‑6 percent range, with the 10‑year Treasury around 4.1 percent in recent days.

- Local economy and housing: Utah’s fundamentals remain comparatively strong, Spendlove told the council. He cited Utah’s unemployment near 3.3 percent, sustained population growth concentrated along the Wasatch corridor, and year‑over‑year employment gains. He also flagged a shortage of housing units nationally (about 6 million) and locally (roughly 30,000 units in Utah), and noted building permits have fallen as lenders and builders pull back.

Advice for local policymakers

Spendlove recommended that local governments identify “high risk” revenue streams and set aside reserves. He said Utah’s Legislature had earlier designated some revenue as high‑risk when stimulus funds proved volatile, and that those reserves had been used to cover budget shortfalls. He suggested city budget offices consult state forecasting offices and adopt bands for revenue uncertainty when finalizing budgets.

Q&A highlights

Council members asked about real‑time indicators, retail and sales‑tax sensitivity, and timing of price effects from tariffs. Spendlove said some price impacts — especially on perishables like produce — could appear within weeks; durable goods could take months as inventories are drawn down. He said markets can adjust when the tariff regime is clear, but the worst effect is prolonged uncertainty.

Council Member Sharkey asked whether there is a single real‑time metric to watch; Spendlove recommended market volatility indexes, weekly initial unemployment claims and consumer‑facing retail measures as useful near‑term indicators. On budgeting, he repeated the counsel to set aside high‑risk revenue and maintain “rainy day” reserves.

What was not decided

The council received the presentation and engaged in extended Q&A. No action was required or taken on the economic outlook; the presentation was informational.

Speakers quoted and paraphrased in this article are drawn from the April 1 Sandy City Council transcript.","Robert Spendlove, senior economist at Zions Bank, told the Sandy City Council on April 1 that prospective reciprocal tariffs, fiscal policy changes and deregulation create heightened economic uncertainty. He recommended local governments identify and set aside high‑risk revenue and monitor consumer and labor indicators.",{"_33":100,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":101,"_41":102,"_43":103,"_45":104,"_47":105,"_49":106,"_51":107,"_53":108,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":109,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":110,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":68,"_72":73,"_74":73},6613558,"Mayor nominates West Jordan city attorney Josh Chandler to Sandy Board of Adjustment; reappointment of Bruce Bridal announced",270,244000,514000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=2869976-d708cd818d0dd9f432bdfc24a2b546a1&start=244&end=514","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/2869976-d708cd818d0dd9f432bdfc24a2b546a1/thumbnail_244000.jpg","/articles/6613558/Sandy/Salt-Lake-County/Utah/Mayor-nominates-West-Jordan-city-attorney-Josh-Chandler-to-Sandy-Board-of-Adjustment-reappointment-of-Bruce-Bridal-announced","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6613558-1c92938e4de68c72d3a70537e7b1f0fa/orig.mp4?Expires=1771144940&Signature=UmvnUEraMfMrwcEjJFRLAXdGPFDZCtqlGLIEx2JWl9-DFsplhkFAded~X69KEFDu6ldHBtoEbd3T3IboamwhwsKkDF-PI7ORLspWybRkI4EheDGsWkxq1eWjqc1BNTB1vEs9J5r-hTQiHd245NHx4d4W4mMDNR-fAoP35AVuMYa082ygnxylmZNbtToYTbL~Drxw9JKEnslKXWO-exYxpkLmWpe6XjPGU-pS8cAck7az1f93wHIpz9DdngIfdwJSXyJf3nuMQYlWOGYRzXrRFrVd2B78sw~VoDgvfo3qS3wp52gITjN4a0x-EcCh2X-5COEX4UO8T7CiUalo1pMT9w__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","Mayor Monica Zoltanski on April 1 introduced Josh Chandler as her nominee for an alternate seat on the Sandy City Board of Adjustment and said she would seek the council’s advice and consent on his appointment. Zoltanski also announced that Bruce Bridal is being recommended for reappointment to serve as a regular Board of Adjustment member.

The appointments matter because the Board of Adjustment hears requests for variances and other land‑use exceptions that affect property owners across Sandy. Zoltanski said Chandler’s legal experience and recent assistance on the city’s sister‑city work made him a natural fit for the role.

Josh Chandler, introduced by the mayor, identified himself as West Jordan city attorney and a former member of Sandy’s attorney office. “I love Sandy City,” Chandler said, adding that he has worked with city staff and helped with translation work related to the sister‑city agreement with Bucha. Chandler told the council he welcomed the opportunity to “help things happen here in the city.”

Council members who spoke in the meeting expressed support for Chandler’s nomination. Council Member Cindy Sharkey said Chandler’s “qualifications are ideal for our Board of Adjustment” and that she expected him to be “an excellent addition.” Council Member Ryan Mecham echoed that view and thanked the mayor for bringing the nomination forward. Council Chair Aaron DeKeyser thanked Chandler and said the council would vote on the appointment at a later date.

Zoltanski said Bridal has served multiple terms on the Board and brings decades of leadership experience in financial and risk management. Bridal was not present for a reappointment interview; staff told the council the city typically does not require reappointees to appear unless the council requests it.

No formal advice‑and‑consent votes were recorded on April 1. Council discussion ended with the understanding that the nominations would be scheduled for a future meeting where members would vote on the appointments.

Votes at the meeting did include adoption of the consent calendar (see separate action record), but the Board of Adjustment items remained nominations for future formal action.","Mayor Monica Zoltanski introduced Josh Chandler as a nominee for the Sandy City Board of Adjustment alternate seat and recommended reappointing Bruce Bridal as a regular member. Council members praised Chandler’s experience; formal votes were not taken at the April 1 meeting.","actionData","errors"]

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