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MSD adopts new weighted voting formula; Council seeks new Planning Commission member

Emigration Canyon City Council · June 16, 2026
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Summary

The Municipal Services District approved a new voting formula that will give Emigration Canyon about a 2.36% weighting for 2027; the Council also announced a Planning Commission vacancy and intends to appoint a permanent member and two alternates.

Mayor David Brems reported the Municipal Services District adopted a new weighted voting formula for 2027 based on population (10%), revenue (60%) and road miles (30%), and said under the new formula Emigration Canyon's voting percentage will be roughly 2.36%. He also announced Planning Commissioner Jim Karkut is leaving the commission and said the City is accepting applications to appoint a permanent member and two alternates.

Council Member Nicholas Griffith reported on a separate regional operation: the Wasatch Front Waste and Recycling District has switched to postcard utility bills, saving about $200,000 annually, and the May trailer program saw 56 trailers used—approximately 10% participation by Emigration Canyon households.

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