January 8 2026

2026 Swearing in Ceremony

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Topics

  • Recognition and thanks to outgoing Mayor Rob Dolley for his years of service

  • Recognition of State Representative Carol Spackman Moss (26 years of service)

  • Recognition of State Representative Doug Owens

  • Recognition of Chief Mazarin (Unified Police Department) and Chief Hoyle (Unified Fire)

  • Recognition of the city's partnership with Mill Creek, including shared police and fire resources

  • Remarks by Steve Gunn on the importance and virtue of public service, referencing scripture, Martin Luther King, and Confucius

  • Steve Gunn's acknowledgment of all volunteer and elected public servants (Planning Commission, Arts Council, Historical Commission, Tree Committee, etc.)

  • Gratitude expressed to departing council members Emily and Taya

  • Swearing-in of David H. Sun Wall (District 1 Council Member)

  • Swearing-in of Natalie Bradley (District 3 Council Member)

  • Swearing-in of new Mayor Paul (Fotheringham) — ceremony initiated but transcript ends before completion

  • Presentation of the colors by Unified Fire Authority and Unified Police Department color guard

  • Pledge of Allegiance led by Steve Fotheringham

Decisions

  • Formal swearing-in of David H. Sun Wall

    as Council Member, District 1, administered by Judge Augustus Chin

  • Formal swearing-in of Natalie Bradley

    as Council Member, District 3, administered by Judge Augustus Chin

  • Swearing-in of new Mayor Paul

    (Fotheringham) — initiated at end of transcript; outcome not fully recorded in provided minutes

No legislative resolutions or policy decisions were recorded at this ceremony.

Actions

  • Pass the gavel to incoming Mayor Paul upon completion of his swearing-in

    Outgoing Mayor Rob Dolley
  • Incoming Mayor Paul to assume mayoral duties following swearing-in

    Paul (Fotheringham)
  • David H. Sun Wall to assume District 1 Council Member duties

    David H. Sun Wall
  • Natalie Bradley to assume District 3 Council Member duties

    Natalie Bradley
  • Ongoing collaboration with City of Mill Creek on shared police/fire resources

    Incoming Mayor Paul, City Council

Notes

  • Outgoing Mayor Rob Dolley

    noted this was approximately his "300th time" calling a City Council meeting to order, indicating a significant tenure.

  • Steve Gunn

    , former council member (2012–2020), age 82, delivered extended remarks on public service, referencing the Book of Mormon, Martin Luther King, and Confucius. He recounted a personal anecdote about a development controversy (a condominium adjacent to "Hans") during his council tenure, illustrating the ethical pressures faced by public servants.

  • Carol Spackman Moss

    was recognized as entering her 26th year in the State Legislature.

  • Sherry Jackson

    was acknowledged as the newly elected Mayor of Mill Creek, with remarks about the strong partnership between Holladay and Mill Creek cities.

  • David H. Sun Wall

    in his remarks emphasized a commitment to learning, civility, and listening to residents.

  • Natalie Bradley

    in her remarks noted her husband had encouraged her to run for office "for almost a decade" and pledged to listen, work hard, and focus on what is best for Holladay and its citizens.

  • The transcript ends mid-ceremony before the Mayor's swearing-in is completed; the full record may be incomplete.

Summarized May 8, 2026