Board of Canvassers Meeting - ARCHIVED

SOUTH JORDAN CITY BOARD OF CANVASSERS MEETING November 18, 2025 Present: Board Chair Dawn R. Ramsey, Board Member Kathie Johnson, Board Member Don Shelton, Board Member Tamara Zander, Board Member Jason McGuire, City Manager Dustin Lewis, Assistance City Manager Jason Rasmussen, Assistant City Manager Don Tingey, City Attorney Ryan Loose, Fire Chief Chris Dawson, Police Chief Jeff Carr, CFO Sunil Naidu, Director of Human Resources Teresa Cook, Director of Public Works Raymond Garrison, Director of Recreation Janell Payne, PIO/Communication Manager Rachael Van Cleave, Director of Planning & Economic Development Brian Preece, GIS Coordinator Matt Jarman, City Recorder Anna Crookston Absent: Other (Electronic) Attendance: Board Member Patrick Harris Other (In-Person) Attendance: Robyn Shelton 4:07 P.M. BOARD MEETING Canvass of 2025 Municipal General Election Votes A. Call to Order Chair Ramsey welcomed everyone present and introduced the meeting. She stated that the purpose of the meeting was to convene as the Board of Canvassers to review the tabulation of election returns for the November 4, 2025 Municipal General Election, as provided by the Salt Lake County Election Division. Chair Ramsey confirmed that the board had received the official results, identified as Exhibit A (Attachment A). She then turned the time to the City Recorder for any additional information or presentation related to the election returns. B. Business Items: B.1. Convene as the Board of Canvassers and review the attached tabulation of election returns, identified as “Exhibit A”, of the November 4, 2025 Municipal General Election provided by the Salt Lake County Election Division. City Recorder Anna Crookston reported that the official election results had been received earlier that afternoon from the Salt Lake County Election Division and displayed them for public review (Attachment A). She summarized the vote totals for each contest in the November 4, 2025 Municipal General Election. For the Mayor’s seat, Dawn R. Ramsey received 13,125 votes and Noah Barrett received 2,900 votes, for a total of 16,025 ballots cast. In Council District 3, Don South Jordan City 2 Board of Canvassers Meeting November 18, 2025 Shelton received 1,753 votes and Rachel Lewis received 1,708 votes, totaling 3,461 ballots. In Council District 5, Jason Timothy McGuire received 1,335 votes and Stacey Hughes received 1,189 votes, for a total of 2,524 ballots. Recorder Crookston noted that detailed precinct-by- precinct results had been provided to the board, with the summary sheet clipped in front and individual breakdowns by seat located behind it. She explained that the precinct information shows how many voters in each precinct cast ballots for each candidate and invited questions from the board regarding the results. B.2. Resolution R2025-62, Adopting the 2025 General Election Canvass of Votes. (By Deputy City Recorder, Ambra Holland) Board Member Johnson motioned to approve Resolution R2025-62, Adopting the 2025 General Election Canvass of Votes. Board Member Zander seconded the motion. Roll Call Vote Board Member Johnson - Yes Board Member Zander - Yes Board Member Harris - Yes Board Member Shelton - Yes Board Member McGuire - Yes The motion passed with a vote of 5-0. C. Council Remarks Board Member Shelton expressed appreciation for the opportunity to continue serving on the City Council following a challenging election. He acknowledged the hard work involved in the campaign and thanked his spouse and supporters, including the mayor, for their assistance. He also commended his opponent, Rachel Lewis, for maintaining an issues-focused and respectful campaign. He briefly shared a personal reflection on the uncertainty and intensity of the election process and concluded by expressing gratitude for the chance to continue representing his district. Board Member McGuire stated that he was grateful for the opportunity to serve another four-year term on the City Council. He reflected on the value of living in a country where residents can freely vote and choose their representatives, noting that this right is not universal. He commented that although campaigning can be challenging, it also provides meaningful opportunities to reconnect with residents. He expressed appreciation that each council seat had an opponent in the recent election, emphasizing that contested races demonstrate healthy civic engagement and support a functioning democracy. He concluded by thanking all who participated in the South Jordan elections. Board Member Zander expressed appreciation to the council members who participated in the recent election. Although she did not run this cycle, she acknowledged the significant effort required to campaign and noted that most people never experience that process. She encouraged residents to recognize and thank those who run for office, emphasizing that campaigning involves South Jordan City 3 Board of Canvassers Meeting November 18, 2025 both rewarding interactions with the community and difficult moments. She stated that the willingness of candidates to step forward and serve is commendable and thanked Council Members Shelton and McGuire for their continued commitment to the city. Board Member Harris congratulated Council Members McGuire and Shelton, as well as Mayor Ramsey, on their election results. He also recognized the other candidates who ran, noting the close races and the significant effort involved in campaigning. He expressed appreciation for the work each candidate put into communicating with voters and acknowledged the difficulty of running for office. He stated that he looked forward to the continued service of the council and the mayor, expressing optimism about the work ahead. Chair Ramsey reflected on the significance of the election results and expressed gratitude for the opportunity to continue serving as mayor. She acknowledged the responsibility and weight that comes with public service and emphasized the city’s good fortune in having dedicated individuals willing to run for office and participate in clean, issue-focused campaigns. She thanked all candidates for their willingness to serve and expressed appreciation to the residents for placing their trust in their elected officials. She noted broader trends of declining trust in government and stated her hope that South Jordan residents feel confidence in their local leaders, who live in the community and are invested in its success. She described this period as one of the most dynamic in the city’s history and praised the collective efforts of staff, council members, and others working to improve the city for current and future generations. She concluded by thanking everyone who contributes to making South Jordan a strong community, affirming the council’s commitment to serve fully during their terms, and expressing hope that future leaders will continue this work. Board Member Johnson motioned to adjourn the November 18, 2025 Board of Canvassers Meeting. Board Member McGuire seconded the motion. Vote was 5-0, unanimous in favor. ADJOURNMENT The November 18, 2025 Board of Canvassers Meeting adjourned at 4:24 p.m. This is a true and correct copy of the November 18, 2025 Board of Canvassers Meeting Minutes, which were approved on December 2, 2025. South Jordan City Recorder ATTACHMENT A SOUTH JORDAN CITY MAYOR (Vote for 1) Total Times Cast 16,082 I 49,420 32.54% Candidate Total DAWN R RAMSEY 13,125 81.90% NOAH BARRETT 2,900 18.10% Total Votes 16,025 SOUTH JORDAN CITY COUNCIL DISTRICT 3 (Vote for 1) Total Times Cast 3,483 / 9,258 37.62% Candidate Total DON SHELTON 1,753 50.65% RACH EL LEWIS 1,708 49.35% Total Votes 3,461 SOUTH JORDAN CITY COUNCIL DISTRICT 5 (Vote for 1) Total Times Cast 2,544/ 8,418 30.22% Candidate Total JASON TIMOTHY MCGUIRE 1,335 52.89% STACY HUGHES 1,189 47.11% Total Votes 2,524