In The Middle of Everything City Hall – 7505 South Holden Street • Midvale, UT 84047
JANUARY 2025 CITY NEWSLETTER
Meet Dustin Gettel: Midvale City’s New Mayor MIDVALE CITY DIRECTORY City Hall ...................................................801-567-7200 Finance/Utilities ...................................801-567-7200 Court ........................................................801-567-7265 City Attorney’s Office .........................801-567-7250 City Recorder/Human Resources ...801-567-7228 Community Development ...............801-567-7211 Public Works ..........................................801-567-7235 Ace Disposal/Recycling .....................801-363-9995 Midvale Historical Museum .............801-567-7285 Midvale Senior Center .......................385-468-3350 SL County Animal Services ..............385-468-7387 Communications .................................801-567-7230
MIDVALE CITY ELECTED OFFICIALS Mayor - Dustin Gettel Email: dgettel@midvaleut.gov CITY COUNCIL District 1 - Bonnie Billings Email: bbillings@midvaleut.gov District 2 - Paul Glover Email: pglover@midvaleut.gov District 3 - Heidi Robinson Email: Hrobinson@midvaleut.gov District 4 - Bryant Brown Email: bbrown@midvaleut.gov District 5 -
WHO TO CALL FOR… Water Bills ...............................................801-567-7200 Ordering A New Trash Can ...............801-567-7202 Permits ....................................................801-567-7213 Court ........................................................801-567-7265 Paying For Traffic School ...................801-567-7202 Business Licensing ............................. 801-567-7214 Cemetery ................................................801-567-7235 Planning and Zoning .........................801-567-7231 Code Enforcement ..............................801-567-7208 Building inspections...........................801-567-7213 Graffiti .....................................................385-468-9769
PUBLIC SAFETY & EMERGENCY CONTACTS EMERGENCY .............................................................. 911 UFA Fire/UPD Police > Non-emergency ..............................801-840-4000 Unified Police Department > Midvale Precinct .............................385-468-9350 Public Works ..........................................801-567-7235 Rocky Mountain Power .....................877-508-5088
Dustin Gettel, an avid sports fan, basketball referee, healthcare law expert, and seven-year council member, now serves as Midvale’s mayor. Gettel grew up in rural Pennsylvania and attended college in Philadelphia. Midvale feels like home and the best of both worlds—a small-town feel with easy access to the vibrant energy of downtown. In 2015, he visited Utah to see a friend, and before he even landed, he was already in love with the state. He fondly recalls his first glimpse from the plane, saying, “So that’s what real mountains look like.” He moved to Midvale soon after and has loved it ever since. His journey to leadership and government began in high school. He developed a passion for advocating for people without a voice when he was elected vice president of his student body council. “I enjoyed bringing the concerns of the students to the administration,” he recalls. He earned his undergraduate degree in Human Resource Management from Neumann University and went on to complete a Master’s in Healthcare Law and Regulation at Delaware Law School. His education laid the groundwork for his deep understanding of both the practical and legal aspects of leadership. His leadership positions have taught him compassion, moderation and cooperation. “My focus has always been representing others,” he said. “Even though I have my own opinions, we are elected to represent the viewpoints of our constituents. They have very different ideas than you. Maintaining a respectful debate has served me well over the years.” After serving on the Midvale City Council, transitioning to Mayor is a big shift. “I see this more as a role of being an advocate for our
residents, those who work at city hall, and a collaborative member of the city council,” he explained. “It’s important for the mayor to be out there in the community and advocating for city initiatives. When he’s not refereeing for Salt Lake County Men and Women’s basketball, working at the Utah Department of Health or Midvale City Hall, you’ll likely find Gettel outdoors, trying a new restaurant, or reading. He’s set himself the goal of walking the entire Jordan River Trail, which spans a whopping 45 miles. “In the last few months, I’ve walked from Thanksgiving Point to Murray,” he says excitedly. “The trail is a hidden gem a lot of people don’t know exists.” He hopes to complete the entire length from Saratoga Springs to Ogden by next year. Gettel loves exploring the diversity of Midvale’s local restaurants, believing it rivals the best eateries in Philadelphia. “I love trying out new restaurants. I’m pretty adventurous,” he says. A lifelong learner, Gettel still treasures his well-worn favorite childhood book, The Complete Book of U.S. Presidents by William A. DeGregorio. He’s had the book since 3rd grade and can still recite all the U.S. presidents in chronological order. The book taught him that sometimes many powerful people start at the very bottom. He pointed out, “Most have very humble upbringing. We see how people go from living in impoverished towns to living in the White House.” Gettel is the proud dog dad of two; Link, a Miniature Schnauzer and Nova, a Shih tzu–poodle mix. His favorite sports teams are the New York Giants, Utah Jazz, Utah Utes and the Baltimore Orioles. His passion for people, collaboration, and harmony will drive him as he strives to make Midvale a better place for all.
Save the Dates: 2025 Midvale City Council Meetings Midvale City invites residents and stakeholders to participate in the 2025 City Council meetings, a valuable opportunity to stay informed and contribute to the community’s governance and decision-making. The meetings will take place in the Council Chambers at City Hall, 7505 South Holden Street, Midvale City, Utah, unless noted otherwise. Meetings typically begin at 6:00 p.m., with exact start times provided on the official agenda at Midvale.Utah.gov/Agenda. For those unable to attend in person, live streaming is available at Midvale.Utah.gov/YouTube. Recordings of the meetings will also be accessible for later viewing. To stay updated, visit Midvale.Utah.gov/Agenda for the meeting agenda, agenda packet, and minutes.
2025 Business Meeting Schedule • January: January 7, January 21 • February: February 4, February 18 • March: March 4, March 18 • April: April 1, April 15 • May: May 6, May 20 • June: June 3, June 17 • July: July 1, July 15 • August: August 5, August 19 • September: September 2, September 16 • October: October 7, October 21 • November: November 18 • December: December 2 Important Notes • This schedule is subject to change. Please refer to the Midvale City website, Midvale.Utah.gov/Agenda, for updates. • The start time for each meeting will be specified in the meeting agenda, which is published in advance. • Additional meetings may be scheduled, or existing ones adjusted, as needed by the City Council. Midvale City encourages all residents to participate in these meetings to stay informed and help shape the community’s future. Your involvement makes a difference!