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Council unanimously appoints Krista Purser as South Jordan city treasurer and sets compensation

South Jordan City Council · July 21, 2026
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Summary

The council amended the agenda to add and approve resolution R2026-25 appointing Krista Purser as city treasurer; it then held a public hearing and approved Ordinance 2026‑19 fixing the treasurer's compensation, with unanimous roll‑call votes.

Mayor Dawn Ramsey brought forward an added agenda item to appoint Krista Purser as city treasurer and asked if Purser had anything to say. Purser thanked the council: "I just appreciate the opportunity, and I am looking forward to the future." The council moved and approved Resolution R2026‑25 by roll call; the board recorded affirmative votes from Council members Zander, McGuire, Harris, Johnson and Shelton.

Because the appointment was adopted, the council also added and opened a public hearing on Ordinance 2026‑19 to fix the treasurer's compensation. City attorney Ryan Lewis explained that compensation for certain elected/appointed positions is set by ordinance pursuant to state law. Following the hearing the council approved Ordinance 2026‑19 on roll‑call votes.