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Magna City Attorney Paul Ashton to Retire; Council Thanks Longtime Adviser
Summary
Paul Ashton announced he will retire in April and step down as Magna City Attorney; Mayor and council members praised his longtime service and presented a token of appreciation at the Feb. 10 council meeting.
Paul Ashton, Magna’s City Attorney, told the Council on Feb. 10 that he plans to retire through the Utah Retirement System in April and will step down from the role. Ashton said his decision was driven by the upcoming retirement and a scheduled back surgery; he thanked the Council and said he would remain available as needed.
Mayor Mick Sudbury and multiple council members expressed appreciation for Ashton's service during Magna’s transition to cityhood. The mayor presented Ashton with a token of appreciation; Ashton closed his remarks with a lighter note, advising the Council to "keep out of trouble," and Nathan Bracken paid tribute to Ashton's mentorship and work in special district law.
