January 8 2026
2026 Swearing in Ceremony
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 DolleyIncoming 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 WallNatalie Bradley to assume District 3 Council Member duties
Natalie BradleyOngoing 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