The FY 2027 tentative budget includes a proposed tax rate increase. Details are available in the Property Tax Impact Schedule. Full budget documents can be found on the budget page. A Public hearing will be held during the City Council meeting on Aug. 11.

Current Leadership – January 1 – June 30, 2026

  • Chair – Bob Bedore (District 2)
  • Vice-Chair – Jessica Wignall (At-Large)
  • Past-Chair – Kayleen Whitelock (At-Large)

Council Bios & Contact Information


The Council Chair serves as the official representative of the Council. Key responsibilities include:

  • Leadership Role: Provides overall coordination to ensure effective Council operations.
  • Signing Authority: Signs all ordinances, resolutions, and official correspondence on behalf of the Council.
  • Representation: Communicates the Council’s position to the Mayor’s office and other stakeholders.
  • Agenda Management: Oversees scheduling of items for Council meeting agendas.

The Vice-Chair acts as a backup to the Chair, assuming their duties whenever the Chair is unavailable.

The Past-Chair assumes duties of the Chair if the Chair and Vice-Chair are unavailable.

This leadership rotation was adopted in the July 8, 2025 City Council meeting and cycles every January 1 and July 1, respectively, with the official action being certified in the first possible council meeting thereafter.

aerial view of West Jordan neighborhood