The Emigration Canyon Special Meeting held on September 29, 2025, focused primarily on the implications of the upcoming mayoral election, particularly the decision to cancel the race due to the presence of only one candidate. The meeting began with a recap of events leading up to this point, highlighting a communication error with the county regarding the election process.

In late August, the county informed council members that they qualified to cancel the mayoral race since only one candidate had filed. This prompted a discussion among council members about whether to pass a resolution to officially cancel the race. However, the resolution was not passed during the September 23 meeting, leading to complications with the election ballot, which was printed without the candidate's name.

The council was informed that under Utah law, if only one candidate is running for an elected position, that candidate is automatically elected, regardless of voter turnout. This situation raised questions about the financial implications of proceeding with the election. The county estimated that conducting the election could cost between $2,500 and $11,000, depending on various factors, but canceling the race could save the community approximately half of that amount.

Council members discussed the potential options moving forward. They could either cancel the mayoral race, which would save costs, or attempt to run the election independently, which would incur additional expenses and logistical challenges. The consensus was that regardless of the decision, the outcome would remain the same, as the single candidate would still assume the mayoral position.

The meeting concluded with a clear understanding of the choices at hand: to either save money and cancel the election or to incur further costs by attempting to conduct the election independently. The council's next steps will involve a decision on how to proceed with the mayoral race and the associated financial responsibilities.