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Saratoga Springs council appoints Eden Davenport to fill vacant seat
Summary
After hearing introductions and a round of questions from six applicants, the Saratoga Springs City Council voted unanimously to appoint Eden Davenport as an interim council member. The council moved and adopted Resolution R-26-03, and Davenport took the oath of office to serve through Jan. 3, 2028.
The Saratoga Springs City Council voted 4-0 Wednesday to appoint Eden Davenport to a vacant council seat and immediately administered the oath of office.
The council’s action came after a special meeting in which six applicants gave two-minute introductions, answered questions from council members and offered one-minute closing remarks. Councilmembers said they considered applicants’ relevant experience, community engagement and readiness to serve for the two-year interim term. Councilmember Wilson nominated Davenport and Councilmember Barton seconded the motion to adopt Resolution R-26-03, which the council approved by roll call.
Davenport, a grant writer and longtime PTA leader who said she has successfully secured federal and national grants for schools, told the council she would prioritize infrastructure, working with regional partners to secure funding, and making it easier for businesses to open and operate in the city. In her closing statement she said, “I love this community and I’m ready to serve.”
Mayor and council members described the appointment process the city followed under Utah State Code 28-1-510: candidates were presented in ballot order, allowed a two-minute introduction, then answered council questions before closing statements and council deliberation. Council members said they reviewed written applications and followed up with conversations to inform their decisions.
The resolution adopted by the council names Eden Davenport to serve as interim city council member with a term commencing Jan. 7, 2026, and concluding Jan. 3, 2028. Councilmember Wilson moved the resolution; Councilmember Barton seconded it. The roll-call vote recorded votes of yes from Councilmembers Taylor, Barton, Wilson and Wadman. The mayor called the motion approved.
Council members complimented the quality of the applicant pool and emphasized the importance of resident engagement as the city grows. Councilmember Wilson, announcing her vote, said she had spoken with each applicant and decided Davenport best met the mix of skills and engagement the council sought.
After the vote, the council administered the oath of office; Davenport affirmed support for the constitutions of the United States and the State of Utah and pledged to discharge the duties of the office with fidelity. The meeting concluded with photos and adjournment.
The appointment fills the council vacancy for the remainder of the unexpired term; no additional formal assignments or follow-up actions were recorded at the meeting.
