Holladay City Newsletter | February 2026

MAYOR’S MESSAGE

A Season of Gratitude and New Beginnings for Holladay

As I step into the role of Mayor, I am filled with a profound sense of gratitude—for the trust you have placed in me, for the honorable campaigns mounted by all Holladay candidates, and for the incredible community we call home. As mentioned during the election, our democracy relies on good people willing to put themselves “in the arena,” to debate, to listen, and to offer their service. I am honored to have earned your support, and I am ready to get to work.

But before we look forward, it is essential that we look back and offer thanks where it is richly due.

For the past 12 years, Mayor Rob Dahle has steered Holladay with a steady hand, integrity, and a deep love for this city. When Rob took office, he faced significant challenges, including the need to stabilize our city’s finances and shore up our aging infrastructure. Under his leadership, we haven’t just stabilized; we have flourished. Rob’s tenure will be remembered for transformative leadership. Not only did he lead Holladay, but he also provided critical leadership through challenging times at our public safety partner organizations, Unified Fire

Authority and Unified Police Department.

In all his leadership roles, Rob built a culture of respect. He ensured our City Council remained a place of civil discourse and collaborative compromise. Whether he was chairing a meeting or visiting with residents at a summer concert, Rob was always “all in.” On behalf of all Holladay residents, thank you, Rob, for leaving your corner of the world in Holladay better than you found it.

I also want to extend a heartfelt thank you to outgoing Council Member Ty Brewer, who has served District 1 with distinction. Ty brought his business acumen and community spirit to the Council, serving effectively as the RDA Chair and on the Holladay Historical Commission. Ty is a true community builder, having spent years mentoring local kids as a Scoutmaster and coaching the Olympus Mountain Bike Team. We will miss his insight on the Council, but we know he will remain a pillar of our community.

As we turn the page, I am thrilled to welcome two new voices to the City Council who share our commitment to Holladay’s future.

For District 1, we welcome David Sundwall David is no stranger to Holladay; he grew up here,

In Memoriam: Marty Gelman, Interfaith Champion

On New Years Day, the Holladay-Millcreek Community and our Interfaith Council family lost a dear friend and colleague. After a four-year battle with cancer, Martin Israel Gelman passed peacefully surrounded by his loving family. To the very end, Marty and Sheila would show up for our monthly interfaith lunch meetings, though Marty was often exhausted from the ongoing treatments he had to endure. He insisted on attending our annual Interfaith Thanksgiving Service after being discharged from the hospital the previous day. Sheila brought him through the back door to shorten the walk and we could tell what a struggle it was to be there. It was a testament to his passion for the interfaith mission and the love he shared with the individuals he served with over the years.

I was honored to attend Marty’s memorial service on January 4th along with council chair Rachel Matthews and other members of interfaith councils. To hear his children and grandchildren speak about their father and grandfather confirmed everything we had come to know about Marty over the years. Though he was honored and celebrated as a premier radiologist throughout the state, his greatest accomplishment and the way he hoped to be remembered was as a committed and loving husband, father, grandfather, friend, and community servant. My friend, if that was the goal, you can rest peacefully

On behalf of the Holladay-Millcreek community and our Interfaith Council, we offer prayers of comfort to Sheila and the entire Gelman family as they navigate life without this incredible human. I hope you take great comfort knowing you were blessed with the best husband, father, and grandfather this life could offer up. Marty was truly one in a million!

With sincere and heartfelt condolences, Rob Dahle

P.S. Give Jim a big hug from us!

attending our local schools from Holladay Elementary to Olympus High, and has raised his own five children in our neighborhoods. With a distinguished career as an attorney, David brings a sharp mind and a focus on fiscal responsibility and responsible development. He understands the character of our neighborhoods because they are part of his DNA.

For District 3, I am delighted to pass the torch to my friend Natalie Bradley. Natalie earned a strong mandate from the voters, and she brings a fresh perspective and energy that will be invaluable. She also brings years of experience working in the community through our school Community Councils, PTA, and Holladay Arts. Natalie is one of the most qualified first term Council members to take office in Holladay. I’m a fan!

We have a great little city with great people in it. As we move into this new administration, my promise to you is to build on the solid foundation left by Mayor Dahle and to focus our new and returning Council members on keeping Holladay a wonderful place to live. Thank you for the opportunity to serve. Let’s get to work!

— Mayor Paul Fotheringham

Community Comfort Drive 2025: A Season of Giving

This holiday season, our community came together in a powerful way to support individuals and families experiencing homelessness. Through the Community Comfort Drive 2025, we collected essential items to bring warmth, comfort, and hope to those who need it most.

From November 1st to December 12th, donations poured in at drop-off locations including City Hall, the UPD Holladay Precinct, the Salt Lake County Library in Holladay, and local businesses Relax the Back and Ship Utah. Every item donated made a difference, reminding us of the strength and compassion that define our community.

All contributions benefited The Road Home, a family shelter in Midvale dedicated to helping families rebuild their lives. Adding a fun twist to the drive, The Unified Police Department suggested a friendly competition between the City of Midvale, City of Millcreek and the City of Holladay to see which city could collect the most donations. Although Midvale came out on to, this spirit of camaraderie and generosity fueled participation and inspired neighbors to give even more.

The Community Comfort Drive was more than a collection of goods—it was a celebration of kindness. Together, we showed what community truly means: lifting each other up and spreading hope during the holiday season.

Thank you to everyone who donated, volunteered, and helped spread the word. Your generosity brought comfort to families in need and made this holiday season brighter for all.

CITY COUNCIL MEMBERS:

Paul Fotheringham, Mayor pfotheringham@holladayut.gov 801-424-3058

David Sundwall, District 1 dsundwall@holladayut.gov 801-633-5753

Matt Durham, District 2 mdurham@holladayut.gov 801-999-0781

Natalie Bradley, District 3 nbradley@holladayut.gov 801-243-1139

Drew Quinn, District 4 dquinn@holladayut.gov 801-860-6130

Emily Gray, District 5 egray@holladayut.gov 801-755-3477

Gina Chamness, City Manager gchamness@holladayut.gov

PUBLIC MEETINGS: City Council – rst and third Thursday of the month at 6 p.m. Planning Commission – rst and third Tuesday of the month at 6 p.m.

CITY OFFICES: Mon-Fri. 8 a.m.-5 p.m. • 801-272-9450 4580 South 2300 East • Holladay, UT 84117 Community Development 801-527-3890 Justice Court 801-273-9731 Code Enforcement 801-527-3890

TO KNOW:

Holladay City Hall…Millcreek Campus? (It’s temporary, we promise)

Well folks, you might recall us announcing that Holladay City Hall would be undergoing a long overdue seismic retrofit this year, alongside some muchneeded renovations. This project will allow us to preserve the life safety of City staff and patrons alike for many years to come.

While you can count on us to keep you in the loop as the project progresses, we wanted to share an important piece of information right off the bat: we’re moving to Millcreek for a minute

Rest assured, we are well aware of the irony here (Holladay City Hall, conveniently located….not in Holladay). It might be a slightly odd (albeit very temporary) setup, but it’s an option we couldn’t pass up.

Our city offices will be moving into the old Millcreek City Hall building located at 3330 S 1300 E while our home base gets retrofitted.

The Millcreek space is already set up as a City Hall and will require minimal buildout, which lended to it being the most cost-effective option. Seeing as responsible stewardship of public funds is our City Council’s top priority, they conscientiously made the decision to temporarily relocate to a new zip code.

Here are some quick facts:

• We’ll be opening the doors to our “Millcreek Campus” on April 1st of this year (and we promise this is not an April Fool’s situation; we’re actually moving to Millcreek for a little bit).

• The renovation project is anticipated to be complete by September, 2027, upon which we will be promptly returning home.

• Holladay City Park (the park behind City Hall) will remain open to the public during construction! We will be sharing further information on how some events and regular programming will be adjusted to accommodate our move.

• The Justice Court is coming with us on this little field trip, but the UPD Holladay Precinct is not. UPD’s section of our building has more recent updates that were completed when they initially moved in. Thus, they will remain on the north end of our current 4580 S 2300 E address and continue to be available to the public.

• You can stay in-the-know by visiting our website (HolladayUT.gov), following us on social media (@CityofHolladay for Instagram, or City of Holladay - Government for Facebook), or subscribing to our weekly email newsletter (under the “How do I…Stay Informed” section of our website).

• Don’t forget that we will still be available via phone and our regular platforms for your convenience (in case you don’t want to drive the extra 3.3 miles).

We appreciate your patience as we work to share further details! While we may be moving slightly farther away for a little bit, we are still here to serve you as diligently as possible.

Thank you for making Holladay your home, and please, pardon our upcoming dust!

LIBRARY HAPPENINGS

PLAY

GAMES AT THE LIBRARY!

• 2/9 Game Night - 5 to 8pm • 2/12 Learn a Board Game: Cascadia - 5 to 8pm

• 2/23 RPG Pathfinder - 6pm to 8pm • 2/25 MTG for teens - 3pm to 4:30pm

Guiding Good Choices

Wednesdays Feb 18 through March 11 - 6pm to 8pm

Parents will learn to manage family conflict in a way that maintains and strengthens bonds with their children.

Guiding Good Choices is for parents of children in grades 4-8 (generally ages 9-14) who want to strengthen family bonds and reduce the risk factors associated with teenage drug use. Parents will learn to manage family conflict in a way that maintains and strengthens bonds with their children.

Taught by Salt Lake County Youth Services.

JOIN THE FUN: In-Person Book Buddies at Salt Lake County Animal Services!

Looking for a way to make reading even more exciting? Come read to the adorable cats at Salt Lake County Animal Services! Our Book Buddies program is perfect for kids under 18 to enjoy some quality reading time while helping cats feel loved and socialized. It’s a win-win for everyone!

HOW IT WORKS:

1. Visit us at 511 W 3900 S, SLC between 10 AM – 6 PM, Tuesday through Saturday

2. Kids must bring along an adult buddy.

3. Bring your favorite book (or a few!) or pick one from our cattery “library.”

4. Sign in and out on the clipboard in the cattery—it even counts as volunteer time!

This heartwarming program helps kids build confidence in their reading while offering soothing companionship to our shelter cats. Cats find the sound of a human voice calming, and other shelters have seen incredible benefits from similar programs. Have questions? We’re here to help! Email us at animalvolunteer@slco.org or visit AdoptUtahPets.org. Come join us for a purr-fectly wonderful time!

How Emergency Alerts Reach You and Why They Matter

When emergency situations arise, sharing critical information quickly can save lives. To ensure residents receive emergency messaging, the City relies on two primary public communication tools: Wireless Emergency Alerts (WEA) and Smart911. Non-critical information and ongoing updates are shared through the City’s website and official social media channels.

Wireless Emergency Alerts (WEA) are short emergency messages sent by public safety officials when immediate action is required to protect or save lives. These alerts are delivered to any enabled cell phone within a designated geographic area, regardless of carrier. When you receive a WEA, it will come through as a loud, distinct tone and vibration which is designed to get your attention, even when your phone is set to silent. It is important that you ensure your phone’s settings allow you to receive emergency alerts at all times.

Smart911 is a notification system managed through our public safety partners. This system requires residents to register in order to receive messages. Once registered, detailed alerts, updates, and instructions can be sent by phone call, text, or email. Residents also have the option to create a free Smart911 safety profile that includes important household or medical information, which provides first responders with better tools to assist you when needed. To register, go to smart911.com and sign up.

Emergencies happen, and when they do, providing the community with critical, up-to-date information is essential. As such, residents are encouraged to keep emergency alerts enabled on their mobile phones, register for Smart911, and follow our official social media channels. Staying informed helps protect you, your family, and our community.

We would like to extend a special welcome to our new mayor and two new members of City Council. Mayor Paul Fotheringham, Council member David Sundwall (District 1), and Council member Natalie Bradley (District 3) were sworn in on January 8th, 2026.

We are so excited to see the good work they will do here in Holladay, and applaud their dedication to public service. In tandem, our heartfelt gratitude goes out to the exiting members (Mayor Rob Dahle and Council member Ty Brewer).

Most importantly, we thank all the residents who demonstrated their civic engagement by voting in this most recent municipal election. Thank you for making your voice heard!

You can learn a little more about each elected official via their bios on our website (HolladayUT.gov under “Government”).