October 26, 2026 Kearns City Council Special Meeting

The Kearns City Council held a special meeting on October 26, 2026, to consider membership of the Kearns Community Committee and a resolution recognizing Paula Larson’s volunteer service. After public comments both supporting Larson and raising concerns about her working relationships with city leadership, the council voted to remove her from the committee. The motion passed, with Patrick Schafer voting no and Lauren Colby abstaining; the other three council members voted in favor.

The council also considered and approved a resolution expressing appreciation for Larson’s nearly three decades of community service, including organizing local events and supporting memorials. The transcript gives inconsistent resolution numbers, referring to both R2026-18 and R2026-80. No contract awards, purchasing decisions, budget allocations, or other procurement activity were identified.