
Dea Theodore has been chosen to lead the Salt Lake County Council as chair for the year 2025. Theodore, who has represented District 6 since 2021 and covers a swath of the county that includes Cottonwood Heights, Draper, Midvale, Sandy, and the Cottonwood Canyons, steps up to coordinate the council’s work alongside the county mayor and other elected officials. "I am honored to serve as chair of the Salt Lake County Council and look forward to collaboratively working with my fellow council members as we serve the residents of Salt Lake County," said Theodore, as per Salt Lake County.
Theodore's appointment signals a continuation of the council's commitment to public safety, transparency, and fiscally conservative policies aimed at improving the lives of the county's residents. Among the priorities for 2025, Theodore highlighted the need to "continue to identify long-term solutions for our jails, maintain a voice in the downtown revitalization project, and begin the transition to the new centrally located county government center," as obtained by Salt Lake County. This agenda is set to lead the council's efforts in the coming months.
The leadership team joining Theodore includes Laurie Stringham, serving as council vice chair and Republican majority caucus leader, a role designed to bridge party lines and foster a cohesive governance environment. Additionally, Aimee Winder Newton steps into the role of council pro tempore representing District 3, bringing her perspective to the forefront of council discussions and decisions.
On the Democratic side, the council's minority leader will be Arlyn Bradshaw of District 1. Outlining the goals for the year, Bradshaw is determined to "continue working to find solutions for homelessness, address public safety and criminal justice reform, and ensure services provided to county residents are delivered efficiently and effectively," as noted by Salt Lake County. Bradshaw is eager "to advance solutions for these issues and ensure Salt Lake County continues to be an example of bipartisan leadership for the rest of the state," signifying a collaborative approach from leaders across the political spectrum.