Jeremy Peterson
Council Member, At-large Seat C, Ogden
Office held
| Council Member, At-large Seat C | Ogden | Source |
Property management background
Jeremy Peterson is identified as principal broker in Vesta Property Management’s explanation of its work in the Ogden rental market. The company describes maintaining property condition, addressing tenant concerns and using vendors for repairs. It also identifies participation in Ogden’s Good Landlord Program. These are features of his professional business activity, providing context for his experience with housing and neighborhoods. [1]
Previous state service
In his interview for the council vacancy, Peterson described eight years serving in the Utah House of Representatives. He connected that experience with understanding the separation between executive and legislative responsibilities and representing Ogden’s interests. The city’s appointment announcement records those remarks, establishing prior state legislative service as part of the background he presented for a return to elected-government work. [2]
Appointment to the council
On July 21, 2026, the Ogden City Council selected Peterson for At-Large Seat C after interviewing nineteen applicants. He received four council votes. The vacancy followed Shaun Myers’s resignation, and the appointment covered the remainder of the existing term. The city’s current term display runs through December 2027, rather than describing the selection as a new four-year election victory. [2] [4]
Taking office
Peterson was sworn in during an August 4, 2026 induction ceremony. He expressed a desire to contribute to constructive progress and work with the other council members. The city’s account identifies collaboration as a theme in the remarks welcoming him. His appointment to the citywide council role adds municipal legislative work to his business and earlier state experience. [3]
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Ogden's Taylor Canyon park deal: changing acreage figures, a $700,000 reserve vote and a recusal
Ogden's description of the Taylor Canyon land it plans to buy from the school district went from about 2.6 acres for $948,546 in May to about $700,000 in August, with city records giving the acreage as both 1.19 and 1.91. The council voted 4-2 to refill its park reserve with $700,000.