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Richard J. Palmer sworn in to fill Apple Valley council vacancy
Summary
The Apple Valley Town Council voted unanimously to fill a midterm council vacancy with Richard J. Palmer; the council administered the oath of office and welcomed him to the council.
The Apple Valley Town Council on Jan. 15 voted to fill a council vacancy and appointed Richard J. Palmer to the council under Utah Code section 28‑1‑510 covering midterm municipal vacancies.
The council had received two applications for the seat; one applicant, Dave Lane, withdrew. With a single remaining applicant, the council moved to approve Resolution R‑2025‑02 to fill the vacancy with Richard J. Palmer. The motion passed on a roll call vote; the chair then administered the oath of office to Palmer at the meeting.
Why it matters: The appointment fills an open seat so the council can proceed with a full complement of members for upcoming work, including zoning and budget items.
Details and procedure - Applicants: Richard J. Palmer and Dave Lane (Dave Lane withdrew his application). - Authority cited: Utah Code (UCA) 28‑1‑510, the state statute referenced in the meeting for midterm vacancies in municipal offices. - Vote: The council held a roll call vote; the chair announced “Motion carries” and invited Palmer to be sworn in immediately. Palmer took the oath of office in the chamber and signed the Oath document before taking his seat.
Quotes “Welcome to town council. Come on up. Let’s get you started right away. We don’t mess around,” the mayor said after the roll call and vote.
Ending After the oath, council members welcomed Palmer and continued the agenda. No additional public comment or contest to the appointment was recorded in the meeting transcript.
