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Council swears in three officers, appoints Ric Cantrell; public commenters urge fitness-center bond and candidate announces run

American Fork City Council · May 12, 2026
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Summary

Mayor Frost administered oaths to three new American Fork police officers; the council appointed Ric Cantrell to the Historic Preservation Commission. During public comment, Isaac Paxton announced a county-commissioner candidacy and Parks & Recreation chair Scott Roudabush urged support for a bond for a new fitness/recreation center.

Mayor Bradley J. Frost administered the Oath of Office to three newly appointed American Fork police officers during the May 12 meeting: Tanner Ballamis, Delton Choates, and Kelepi Makai. City Administrator David Bunker thanked the officers for joining the department during his report.

The council also approved the appointment of Ric Cantrell to the Historic Preservation Commission with a term ending in 2030. Council Member Clark Taylor moved the appointment and the motion carried with the four council members present voting yes.

In public comment, Isaac Paxton said he is running for county commissioner and cited eight years serving as Deputy Mayor for Provo and participation in the Provo Airport expansion; he said he would"represent all the communities within the county, both large and small." Parks and Recreation Committee chair Scott Roudabush told the council the committee discussed placing a bond on the ballot to build or substantially improve the city fitness/recreation center and that the committee is aligned in supporting such a bond.