Hooper City Mayor Sheri Bingham faced a possible change in powers at a recent city council meeting in Hooper, Utah. An ordinance was proposed that would limit the mayor’s executive and administrative powers, confining them to ceremonial duties approved by the city council. Mayor Bingham, who has been in office since January 2024, expressed concern over the potential shift in power but stated that she would support the process and outcome.
Many residents, including Jessica Smith, who has lived in Hooper for nearly 20 years, questioned the need for this change and called for more transparency. The city council ultimately decided to table the ordinance for three months to allow for further discussion and consideration.
The agenda packet for the meeting stated that the decision to change the balance of powers was made to promote fairness, accountability, and effective governance, but specific reasons were not provided. Smith expressed concern about how this change could impact the city in the long run and called for a public hearing to allow residents to voice their concerns.
City council members were contacted for comment but did not respond before the meeting. The future of the mayoral powers in Hooper City remains uncertain as discussions and deliberations continue. Residents like Smith are hoping for more clarity and communication from city officials as they navigate this potential shift in governance.
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