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City attorney outlines election rules for candidates and employees; council hears public questions about campaign pledge and signage
Summary
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.
Lynn Pace, Sandy City Attorney, briefed the council on April 1 about applicable rules on municipal elections and employee political activity ahead of the upcoming local campaign season. The presentation summarized state law, recent legislative changes, and internal practices staff should follow when candidates or employees request city information or use city resources.
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…
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