Staying informed just got easier—West Jordan City Public Meetings are now more accessible than ever.

All public meetings will be more interactive, searchable, and transparent–giving you the tools to stay engaged and informed with our PrimeGov Agenda Management software.

Key Updates

• Live meetings have instant closed-captions in English and in Spanish.
• Translate our agenda into almost any language.
• A full, word-for-word, searchable transcript will be available 3-5 days post meeting.
• The meeting transcripts can be downloaded.
• Once the searchable transcript is available, the agenda will also be clickable. You will be able to navigate to the point in the meeting when the topic is discussed. This helps residents find more information on the topic they are interested in without having to watch the whole meeting.
• Share or download the whole video or just a portion for your records or for sharing. 
• Council Member documents are available for quick and virus free download – this information has always been available to the public but is now more organized and instantly accessible. You can view online in your favorite browser or download them as a PDF.
• Meetings that have been available on YouTube will still be available, but meeting videos and materials from January 2025 will be available on the City’s website.

To learn how to navigate our new website, see our instructions.

Definitions for better understanding: What is…?

• An agenda? The agenda is the list of topics and legislation the Planning Commission or Council will talk about and potentially approve or deny. If a topic is not on the agenda 24 hours before the meeting, it cannot be discussed. This keeps meetings predictable and transparent for the public.
• A Planning Commission? The Planning Commission is an appointed group of residents who work closely with city planners. They review land use proposals that are submitted to the city and will make recommendations for approval or denial. Any resident can apply to be a commission member and are chosen by the mayor, with advice and consent of the City Council.
• A Committee of the Whole? The Committee of the Whole consists of the City Council and staff. These meetings are open to the public but do not involve any official action or voting. They allow the Council and staff to discuss and deliberate on land use or ordinance proposals in depth, without the formalities of regular Council Meeting rules.
• A City Council? The City Council includes seven elected members from West Jordan City residents; Four district seats and three at-large seats. Council members serve for four-year terms. Elections are offset, meaning different seats are up for election at different times. There are no term limits for Council Members.
• Council packet/documents? Agenda items have supporting information put together by staff for the council to understand all aspects of a topic, including official forms, declarations, proposals and notes. These documents are always available to the public and are available at least 24 hours before the meeting begins.

Find Upcoming Meetings

To find a schedule of all our upcoming public meetings, see our Events Calendar or the full year calendar.

Remote Participation

If you can’t make our meetings in person, you can easily participate online through Zoom. Here are instructions on how:

1. Go to WestJordan.PrimeGov.Com/public/portal to find the agenda for the meeting you want to participate in. On the agenda, click on the “Participate in Meeting” button in the top-right corner.
2. You’ll be redirected to a Zoom registration page, and prompted for basic contact information.
3. After signing up, you’ll receive a confirmation email with the meeting link. You’ll also receive a reminder email one-hour before the meeting. If signing up within 30-minutes of the meeting or after it has started, a link to join will be immediately available.
4. When the presiding officer opens the Public Comment period, indicate your desire to speak by the “raise your hand” option within Zoom.
5. When called upon, unmute your mic, and please state your name and city of residence prior to sharing your comments

Research and Learn

If you don’t want to watch our meetings live and want information about what is going on, we now have a fully interactive website through PrimeGov.

You can listen to a full recording, navigate by topic, read and search a word-for-word transcription and more. For a full tutorial, here is our step-by-step guide. (link to Erin’s Guide)

Meeting Participation Rules

The Council strives to create a welcoming, respectful and professional decorum in any public meeting. In order to maintain a safe and comfortable setting for all attendees, please note and abide by the following rules and guidelines:

Expectation of Civility: All attendees are expected to be dignified, respectful, and courteous.

Language: Avoid profanity, threats, personal attacks, discriminatory language or verbal harassment.

Disruptions: Unsolicited cheering, clapping, yelling, waving signs, or approaching the Council is not permitted.

Food/Drink: Aside from water bottles, please do not bring any food or liquids into the gallery section of the Council Chambers meeting room.

Bags: Staff or security may need to inspect large bags, purses, or backpacks for safety.

Intellectual Property Permission Notice: By attending this meeting/event, you consent to the use of your photograph, voice, likeness, and image in broadcasts of this meeting/event, and in subsequent productions drawn from video or audio recordings of this meeting/event, in the sole and absolute discretion of the City of West Jordan. The city retains copyright for all video and audio recordings. Video and audio recordings may not be modified, manipulated, or distributed in any way without the express written consent of the City Administrator.

Electronic Participation: One or more Council Members may participate electronically in this meeting using online video conferencing technology per Utah Code (§52-4-207) and West Jordan City Code 1-13-1-E. Participation will be broadcast and amplified so all present in the meeting will be able to hear or see the communication.

Americans with Disabilities Act: In accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, the City of West Jordan will make reasonable accommodations for participation in the meeting. Request for assistance can be made by contacting the West Jordan City Council Office at 801-569-5017, providing at least three working days’ advance notice of the meeting. Complete rules regulating the business of the West Jordan City Council (Council Policies and Procedures) such as rule authority, meeting procedure, and general duties can be found online at westjordan.utah.gov/citycouncil

FAQs

How do I…

…Speak out on an item I received a public notice for?

Plan to participate under the Public Hearing section of the agenda, when the presiding officer opens Public Comment.

…Speak out on an issue of concern that is not on the agenda?

The Public Comment section of an agenda is where the public is welcome to address the Council on any city-related topic.

…Give Council Members a handout with information?

You can email the handout prior to the meeting by emailing councilcomments@westjordan.utah.gov, which is automatically forwarded to all Council Members. You can also approach a member of the Council Office staff (seated to the left of the council dais) prior to the start of the meeting, who will distribute your materials to the Council. Do not approach the Council before, during, or after your comment.

…Ask the council body a series of questions?

Council Members typically do not respond to questions or comments during Public Comment, as to not interrupt the speaker’s three-minute time limit. Speakers may ask rhetorical questions, but if you are seeking answers to your questions, please email the Council (councilcomments@westjordan.utah.gov) or schedule a meeting with your respective Council Member(s). If, on the Public Comment Card, you requested future follow-up, you may hear from a Council Member, a member of their staff, the Mayor, a member of the Mayor’s staff.

…Represent a group during a council meeting?

Before beginning your comment, ask the Council Chair, “May I have five minutes, as I am representing [INSERT GROUP NAME HERE].” At their sole discretion, the Chair may grant you more time. It is then expected that no additional individuals will attempt to address the Council on the same topic or under the same representation.

…Request that a community issue be discussed in a future meeting?

Agenda items require at least two Council Members before the topic can be submitted to Council Leadership for potential discussion and action. Please contact your respective district representative first, and then any At-Large members, as appropriate. Find your Council Member online at westjordan.utah.gov/citycouncil