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South Salt Lake council to consider continuing ranked-choice voting for 2025
Summary
The South Salt Lake City Council discussed using ranked-choice voting in the 2025 municipal election and agreed to address the measure at its upcoming regular meeting; staff said the method has saved the city money in previous cycles.
The South Salt Lake City Council discussed continuing ranked-choice voting for the 2025 municipal election and agreed to vote on the matter at its next regular meeting.
Council Chair Charlotte said the council would take action during the regular meeting, and staff summarized past experience and cost implications.
Ariel, a staff member, told the council that the city used ranked-choice voting in 2021 and 2023 and that the elections had been “successful.” Ariel said the city has seen a cost savings of roughly $10,000 to $15,000 because the ranked-choice method eliminated the need for a primary election. The council chair confirmed the item will appear on the regular meeting agenda for formal action.
Discussion at the work meeting was informational; no motion or vote occurred. The council indicated it will decide the issue at the regular meeting where formal action is scheduled.
The council did not provide additional details about implementation changes for 2025 during the work session.
