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Eureka certifies Nov. 4 results; Robert Jenkins sworn in as mayor, Kimberly Clements appointed to council; second vacancy tied
Summary
Eureka certified Joab Countys summary results showing Robert Jenkins elected mayor and two council write-ins advancing; council accepted the results, sworn in newly elected mayor and appointed Kimberly Clements to a vacancy, while a tie for the other vacancy triggered the council's coin-toss tie-break procedure and the transcript does not record a final winner.
Eureka City Council on Nov. 17 accepted a summary report from Joab County certifying the results of the Nov. 4 municipal election and acted on appointments to two council vacancies.
The recorder read the county summary showing Robert Jenkins received 112 votes and Scott Pugh 106 for mayor; write-in Tony Steven Adderley received 73 votes and Raylene Anita Maxfield received 65 votes for two council seats. The council moved to accept the summary results and voted in favor; staff circulated the paperwork for signatures.
After the results were read, the council interviewed five applicants to fill two vacancies created by resignations in October: sitting council members Scott Pugh and Kimberly Clements, and applicants Nick Castleton, Charles (Charlie) Davis and Lynn Elliott. Castleton opened the candidate statements saying, "I'm Nick Castleton, and I've been a resident of Eureka for about 80 years." Clements said she wanted to continue ongoing projects but added, "I also, for the record, do not wanna be the mayor." Davis said he sought a seat to ensure local businesses have a voice, adding that sometimes "decisions are made that affect the local businesses in town without some insight from the local businesses." Elliott noted long service to the community, including as fire chief.
Council balloting produced three votes for Kimberly Clements; the recorder announced she would be sworn in to fill one vacancy and the council administered oath language. The council also reported a tie for the other vacancy between Charles Davis and Scott Pugh and described the pre-determined tie-break procedure (coin toss administered by the city recorder). The available transcript segments record the tie-break procedure being prepared and oath recitals but do not include a recorded final outcome for that tied seat.
Action taken: the council formally accepted the Joab County summary results (motion moved and seconded on the record) and proceeded with internal balloting for appointments. Kimberly Clements received three votes and was sworn in; the second vacancy remained unresolved in the transcript and the city recited the coin-toss tie-break rules that would decide the seat if the tie persisted.
Why it matters: The certified election changes the city's mayoral leadership and the council is addressing temporary vacancies by appointment, an interim process that can affect short-term policy and staffing decisions.
Whats next: The transcript records the council preparing to administer the tie-break procedure; the final result for the tied vacancy does not appear in the provided segments.
