Sandy Councilwoman Marci Houseman Resigns
Houseman's resignation takes effect January 3, 2027, and the council is now accepting applications to fill her District 4 seat.
Updated on Nov. 5, 2026 in City Hall
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Sandy City Councilwoman Marci Houseman has submitted her resignation, effective January 3, 2027, after seven years on the council. The Sandy City Council announced the resignation Thursday and opened applications to fill the District 4 seat, which close at 5 p.m. Friday, November 20.
Why it matters
The council must fill the vacancy with a qualified applicant within 30 days of receiving the resignation notice, giving Sandy residents a direct say in who represents District 4 going forward. Houseman cited the growth of her business and increasing demands of entrepreneurship as her reason for stepping away.
Applicants must be registered voters who have lived in Sandy for at least 12 months and reside in District 4, with applications due at 5 p.m. Friday, November 20. The council must act within 30 days of the resignation notice, and the selection process has not yet produced a named candidate.
The players
Marci Houseman
Houseman is a Sandy City Council member who has served seven years, was first elected in November 2019, and has chaired the council since July 2026.
Sandy City Council
The Sandy City Council is the municipal legislative body responsible for filling vacancies in its seats and representing the city's districts.
The details
Applications opened Thursday and may be submitted in person with the City Recorder at City Hall, 10000 Centennial Parkway. The Council plans to interview qualified applicants at a public meeting on December 1, 2026, and to appoint a successor that same night.
Timeline
Thursday, November 5, 2026: Council announces resignation and opens applications.
Friday, November 20, 2026, 5 p.m.: Application deadline for the District 4 seat.
December 1, 2026: Planned public interviews and appointment of successor.
January 3, 2027: Houseman's resignation takes effect.
January 4, 2027: Appointed successor expected to take office.
Political Context
The 30-day appointment requirement in Sandy's rules sets a fixed clock for replacing a departing councilmember, which keeps District 4 from sitting vacant for long. The December 1 appointment falls within that deadline, so the process is on track to meet the city's own timing standard.
District 4 residents will be represented by a newly appointed councilmember starting January 4, 2027, rather than by Houseman. Residents who meet the 12-month residency and voter-registration requirements may apply in person at City Hall before the November 20 deadline.
The takeaway
A council vacancy is a scheduled, time-limited process, so residents who want input on District 4's representative have a defined window to apply and to attend the December 1 public meeting.
What happens next
Applications close at 5 p.m. Friday, November 20, and the Council plans to interview candidates and appoint a successor at a public meeting on December 1, 2026.
Further reading
Learn more about local decisions in City Hall, where Sandy's council handles vacancies and public business.
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