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Council appoints Denise Nicolash to fill Midvale District 5 seat after interview and runoff process
Summary
After interviews with eight candidates and a multi-round voting process governed by state law, the Midvale City Council appointed Denise Nicolash to serve as District 5 council member through Jan. 5, 2026.
The Midvale City Council appointed Denise Nicolash to the District 5 council seat after interviewing eight candidates during a special meeting and then voting to approve a formal resolution.
The council filled the vacancy created when the sitting council member became mayor. City Manager Ben Dahl told the council the appointment process would follow state law: each candidate had three minutes for remarks followed by a five-minute council question period, and council members would cast paper ballots with a coin toss used to break ties if required.
Why it matters: The appointee will take office immediately and serve the remainder of the term, meaning the council will have a District 5 representative in place for ongoing items including downtown redevelopment, the planned recreation center and a forthcoming food-truck plaza.
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