Ryan Smith serves on the Brigham City Council and owns Cover Up, a screen-printing and embroidery business. His candidate biography reported more than 25 years in business and experience coaching little-league sports. Smith has also used the business for community fundraising: FOX 13 reported that Cover Up made shirts for sale at the Box Elder County Fair, directing all proceeds to support those affected by the killing of Tremonton police officers.
Source: utah.gov · Background checked October 22, 2026
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On Oct. 1, 2026, the council approved selling about 13.53 acres of city land near its sports complex to Box Elder School District for a future elementary school. The proposed purchase agreement calls for subdivision before closing and a closing by Nov. 15, 2026.
Brigham City advertised a 4.81% property tax increase for 2026-27, worth $184,843, tied to a full-time city attorney and parks temporary wages. On Aug. 20 the council instead adopted the certified rate and paid the $129,843 attorney cost from General Fund balance.
Brigham City approved a 25-year Inland Port tax increment period for the Nucor project starting in tax year 2027. City staff said Nucor's incentive share would go to the city until an infrastructure bond is satisfied, and the port authority has authorized reimbursing the city up to an estimated $9,085,000.
Smith Entertainment Group and city and county leaders say the redesigned blocks around the Delta Center and Salt Palace should be finished before the 2034 Winter Games.